The _____ Is the Tendency to Overestimate Skills, Abilities, and Performance

question 74

Multiple Choice

The _____ is the tendency to overestimate skills, abilities, and performance when comparing oneself with others.

• A) better-than-average effect
• B) confirmation bias
• C) representativeness heuristic
• D) availability heuristic

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Definitions:

Suicidal Thoughts

Thoughts about taking one's own life, which can range from abstract thoughts about suicide to detailed planning.

Sodium Intake

The quantity of sodium consumed, typically measured in regards to diet and its effects on health, particularly blood pressure.

Situational Low Self-Esteem

A temporary decline in self-esteem triggered by external events or situations, distinct from chronic or global low self-esteem.

Feelings of Abandonment

Emotional distress caused by feeling left behind or forsaken by others, leading to a sense of loneliness and rejection.