A Cognitive Flaw Used to Explain Away Bad Decisions and Maintain

question 292

Multiple Choice

A cognitive flaw used to explain away bad decisions and maintain our confidence is ________.

• A) the hindsight bias
• B) the representative heuristic
• C) the confirmation bias
• D) counterfactual thinking

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Definitions:

Member Bank Reserves

The portion of deposits that banks must hold in reserve, either as physical cash or as deposits with the central bank, to ensure liquidity.

Issuing Bank Notes

The process by which a central bank or monetary authority prints and distributes the national currency, which serves as legal tender.

Reserve Requirements

Central bank regulations that set the minimum amount of reserves that must be held by a commercial bank, affecting the bank's ability to lend.

Board of Governors

An executive committee or oversight body responsible for setting policies and managing the affairs of an organization, such as a central bank or educational institution.