Which of the following are examples of human bias that could cause an impediment in the application of professional skepticism?
A)An overconfidence in management
B)A desire to keep audit costs low
C)A desire to sell other services to the client
D)An attempt to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously

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A) An overconfidence in management can lead to the auditors trusting management's assertions without properly scrutinizing them, which can hinder the application of professional skepticism.
B) A desire to keep audit costs low can lead to the auditors cutting corners and not performing sufficient procedures, which can hinder the application of professional skepticism.
C) A desire to sell other services to the client can lead to the auditors compromising their objectivity and independence, which can hinder the application of professional skepticism. 
D) Meeting multiple deadlines simultaneously is not an example of human bias but rather a constraint that may affect the quality of the audit work.

Which of the Following Are Examples of Human Bias That