A Source of Cognitive Bias Resulting from the Tendency to Overestimate

question 14

Multiple Choice

A source of cognitive bias resulting from the tendency to overestimate one's own ability to control activities and events is known as:

• A)systematic errors
• B)representative bias
• C)escalating commitment
• D)illusion of control and overconfidence bias
• E)fundamental attribution error

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Definitions:

Form of Blocking

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Advising

The act of giving recommendations or guidance to others, often based on knowledge or expertise.

Paraphrasing

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