People Who Err on the Side of Overconfidence Are Especially

question 70

Multiple Choice

People who err on the side of overconfidence are especially likely to

• A) use algorithms to solve problems.
• B) appear less credible to others.
• C) avoid confirmation bias.
• D) live more happily.

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Definitions:

Hay Profile Method

A job evaluation technique using three factors—knowledge, mental activity, and accountability—to evaluate executive and managerial positions.

Market Pricing

The practice of setting salaries based on the prevailing wage rates for similar positions in the external labor market.

Knowledge and Accountability

The principle that having access to information or understanding responsibilities leads to being held responsible for actions and decisions.

External Equity

The fairness of an organization's pay rates in comparison to what other employers are paying for the same type of labor in the market.