Which of the following is a reason for overconfidence?
A)We tend to be aware of how flimsy our assumptions may be.
B)We tend to focus on examples that do not confirm our judgments.
C)We remember information that runs counter to our judgments.
D)We work to bring about the events we believe in.

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Overconfidence is often caused by a confirmation bias, where we seek out and interpret information in a way that confirms our beliefs. One way we do this is by working to bring about events that we believe in, which leads us to feel more confident in our abilities and judgments.

Which of the Following Is a Reason for Overconfidence