Which of the Following Obstacles to Reasoning and Problem-Solving Does

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following obstacles to reasoning and problem-solving does NOT involve the influence of our personal opinion?

• A) overconfidence
• B) the belief bias
• C) framing
• D) the confirmation bias

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