Overconfidence Is the Tendency to ________

question 1

Multiple Choice

Overconfidence is the tendency to ________.

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

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Definitions:

Percentile Score

A statistical value indicating the relative standing of a score within a group, showing what percentage of the group's distribution falls below it.

Confounding Variable

An external variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables in an experiment, potentially skewing the results.

Independent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The outcome the researcher is interested in measuring.