Which Cognitive Heuristic Involves the Natural Tendency to Underestimate One's

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which cognitive heuristic involves the natural tendency to underestimate one's risks and to overestimate one's ability to manage dangerous situations?

• A) illusion of control
• B) loss and risk aversion
• C) optimistic bias
• D) elimination by aspect

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Definitions:

Gustatory Information

Data or sensory input related to the sense of taste.

Cranial Nerves

Nerves that emerge directly from the brain, including the brainstem, responsible for sensory and motor functions of the head and neck.

Hypoglossal

Relating to the twelfth cranial nerve, which controls the muscles of the tongue, essential for swallowing and speech.

Emotional Pain

A deeply unpleasant emotional response resulting from significant loss, social rejection, or emotional neglect.