One Reason People Are Overconfident Is That They Are Not

question 16

Multiple Choice

One reason people are overconfident is that they are not inclined to seek out information:

• A)from experts.
• B)that is objective and factual.
• C)that involves judging estimates and comparisons.
• D)that might disprove what they believe.

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