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:

Behaviourist

A psychologist who studies and applies theories based on the belief that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to a theory of psychology and method of psychotherapy, originally developed by Sigmund Freud, that emphasizes the role of unconscious factors in determining behavior.

Humanist

Humanism is a philosophical stance emphasizing the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, often focusing on the pursuit of personal development and human well-being.

World War II

A global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations and resulting in significant geopolitical changes and the establishment of the United Nations.