Overconfidence in Our Judgments, Even When They Are Wrong, Tends

question 197

Multiple Choice

Overconfidence in our judgments, even when they are wrong, tends to be based upon

• A)self-fulfilling prophecies.
• B)ignoring the fact that overconfidence exists.
• C)focusing only on examples that coincide with our judgments.
• D)all of these.

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and the spinal cord that processes information and directs activity.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain down the length of the vertebral column, responsible for transmitting nerve signals to and from the brain to the rest of the body.

Cerebellum

A region of the brain that plays an important role in motor control, and may also be involved in some cognitive functions such as attention and language.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for higher brain functions such as thought, action, and emotion.