The Dow Theory Is Intended to Forecast the Start but Not

question 31

True/False

The Dow theory is intended to forecast the start but not the duration of a primary movement.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Error

A cognitive bias involving the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Representativeness Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals make judgments about the probability of an event based on how much it resembles their existing stereotypes.

Escalating Commitment

The phenomenon where people increase their investment or involvement in a decision or action despite facing negative feedback or outcomes.

Confirmation Error

A cognitive bias that involves focusing on information or evidence that confirms pre-existing beliefs or hypotheses, while ignoring contradictory data.