Asked by
Jashan Grewal
on Dec 22, 2024
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The overconfidence phenomenon refers to the tendency to
A) cling to our initial conceptions,even though they have been discredited.
B) search for information that supports our preconceptions.
C) underestimate the extent to which our beliefs and judgments are inaccurate.
D) judge the likelihood of an event in terms of how readily instances of its occurrence are remembered.
Overconfidence Phenomenon
A cognitive bias where a person's subjective confidence in their judgments is reliably greater than their objective accuracy.
Preconceptions
Ideas or opinions formed before having the evidence for their truth or usefulness, often acting as biases or assumptions.
- Perceive the impact that overconfidence has on making decisions and forming judgments.
Verified Answer
MN
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the impact that overconfidence has on making decisions and forming judgments.