Steve Was Sure He Answered at Least 70 Questions Correctly

question 155

Multiple Choice

Steve was sure he answered at least 70 questions correctly on his biology test.In fact,he was right on only 55 items.Steve's misjudgment of his test performance illustrates

• A) the framing effect.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) belief perseverance.
• D) overconfidence.

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Definitions:

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DNA Replication

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Radioactive Isotopes

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Phosphate Groups

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