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:

Tissue Layers

Various layers of cells in an organism that have specific functions and form organs and other body structures.

Cnidarians

A phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals that includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones, characterized by their radial symmetry and stinging cells.

Spicules

Small, pointed structures made of silica or calcium carbonate serving as a skeletal element in sponges and other invertebrates.

Flagella

Long, slender appendages that protrude from the cell body of some bacteria, protozoa, and spermatozoa, used for locomotion.