Which of the Following Is Not Offered as a Reason

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not offered as a reason for overconfidence in decision-making?

• A)Many people have inborn decision-making skills.
• B)People often focus on examples that confirm their judgments.
• C)People are often unaware of how flimsy their assumptions may be.
• D)People tend to forget information that runs counter to their judgments.

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