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:

DID

Stands for Dissociative Identity Disorder, a psychological condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual.

Trauma Model

The theory that dissociative identity disorder is caused by severe childhood trauma, including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse, accompanied by personality traits that predispose the individual to employ dissociation as a defence mechanism or coping strategy.

Dissociative Disorders

Mental health conditions that involve disruptions or breakdowns of memory, consciousness, awareness, identity, and perception.

High Hypnotizability

A trait or condition in which an individual is exceptionally susceptible to hypnosis and can easily enter a hypnotic state.