Political Officials Who Have No Doubt That Their Own Economic

question 66

Multiple Choice

Political officials who have no doubt that their own economic and military predictions will come true most clearly demonstrate

• A) hindsight bias.
• B) curious skepticism.
• C) overconfidence.
• D) an empirical approach.

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Definitions:

Majority

The greater part or number; the number greater than half the total.

Self-Confidence

An individual's belief in their own abilities, capacities, and worth, which influences their actions and attitudes.

Social Loafing

The circumstances in which persons engaged in a group task demonstrate lower efforts in goal accomplishment than in solitary work conditions.

Personal Accountability

The responsibility of individuals for their actions and decisions, acknowledging their consequences.