10 please quickly  thanks ! Researchers have observed that both household consumers and large-scale business consumers do not change their consumption of water even when the price of water increases dramatically. Even when individuals express an interest in consuming less water in order to be more environmentally friendly, water consumption rarely declines. One reason why we may see individuals making sub-optimal decision regarding water consumption is: a.There is a lack of feedback. b.All of these are true. c.Users may be mindless about water consumption. d.The benefits and costs often occur at different times.

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Researchers have observed that both household consumers and large-scale business consumers do not change their consumption of water even when the price of water increases dramatically. Even when individuals express an interest in consuming less water in order to be more environmentally friendly, water consumption rarely declines. One reason why we may see individuals making sub-optimal decision regarding water consumption is:

a.There is a lack of feedback.

b.All of these are true.

c.Users may be mindless about water consumption.

d.The benefits and costs often occur at different times.

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