Overconfidence Is ________

question 91

Multiple Choice

Overconfidence is ________.

• A) the tendency to believe certain outcomes because others believe the same
• B) the tendency to search for information that supports one's preconceived beliefs
• C) the tendency to believe that our forecasts are better than they truly are
• D) the tendency to strongly prefer avoiding losses rather than acquiring gains
• E) the tendency to believe that one is less susceptible to risk than others

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