The Tendency for a Decision Maker to Search for Confirmation

question 25

Multiple Choice

The tendency for a decision maker to search for confirmation that a recent decision he or she made was a good decision represents which one of the following characteristics?

• A)overconfidence
• B)overoptimism
• C)affect heuristic
• D)confirmation bias
• E)representativeness heuristic

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Definitions:

Cervical Edema

Swelling or excess fluid accumulation in the cervix, which can be a symptom of various medical conditions.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

An infection of the female reproductive organs, often caused by sexually transmitted bacteria.

Cystitis

Inflammation of the bladder, often caused by a urinary tract infection.

Burns Urination

A painful sensation experienced during the act of urinating, often indicative of a urinary tract infection or other medical condition.