A State of Having More Confidence in One's Judgment or Control

question 12

Multiple Choice

A state of having more confidence in one's judgment or control over a situation than is really justified refers to what concept?

• A) the optimistic bias
• B) the illusion of control
• C) counterfactual thinking
• D) overconfidence barrier

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Definitions:

Neuroleptics

A class of psychotropic drugs used to treat psychosis, particularly in schizophrenia, and are known to have antipsychotic effects.

Parkinson Disease

A neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, stiffness, and slowed movement, due to the death of dopamine-producing cells.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Syndrome characterized by physiological arousal associated with recurrent memories and dreams arising from a traumatic event that occurred months or years earlier.

Nigrostriatal Dopamine System

A pathway in the brain involved in movement control and regulation, often associated with conditions like Parkinson's disease when dysfunctional.