The Overconfidence Phenomenon Refers to the Tendency to

question 87

Multiple Choice

The overconfidence phenomenon refers to the tendency to

• A) cling to our initial conceptions, even though they have been discredited.
• B) search for information that supports our preconceptions.
• C) underestimate the extent to which our beliefs and judgments are inaccurate.
• D) judge the likelihood of an event in terms of how readily instances of its occurrence are remembered.

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Definitions:

Personal Information

Information relating to an individual that can identify them, such as name, address, and phone number.

Polymorphic

An attribute of entities that can take on multiple forms, in computing, often referring to code that can change its appearance.

Avoid Detection

Strategies or techniques used to prevent being discovered or noticed, often applied in cybersecurity and stealth operations.

Legitimate Functions

Authorized, legal, or officially valid actions or activities within a system or organization.