The Tendency of Uninformed Individuals to Overestimate the Precision of Their

question 70

Multiple Choice

The tendency of uninformed individuals to overestimate the precision of their knowledge is known as:

• A)overconfidence bias.
• B)herd behavior.
• C)familiarity bias.
• D)disposition bias.

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Definitions:

Correlational

Pertaining to a statistical relationship or connection between two or more variables.

Kinsey's Work

Refers to the research conducted by Alfred Kinsey and his colleagues on human sexual behavior, famously published in the "Kinsey Reports."

Moral Breakdown

A situation where individuals or society fail to uphold ethical values, often leading to chaos or conflict.

Random Sample

A portion of a larger group collected in an unbiased way.