People's Tendency to Be More Certain About the Correctness of Their

question 77

Multiple Choice

People's tendency to be more certain about the correctness of their beliefs than they should be based on their actual level of accuracy is what psychologists call

• A)the availability heuristic.
• B)the confirmation bias.
• C)overconfidence.
• D)the representativeness heuristic.

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Definitions:

Individualism

A theory that prioritizes individual freedom over the control of groups or the government.

Attributes

Characteristics or qualities that describe an entity, individual, or group.

Team Player

An individual who works well within a group, often putting the team’s goals ahead of personal gains.

Independently

Acting or making decisions without input or influence from others.