Weather forecasters typically avoid overconfidence when making weather predictions because they
A) work with computer-generated algorithms.
B) rely on prototypes for making category judgments.
C) use heuristics to avoid premature conclusions.
D) promptly receive clear feedback on their accuracy.

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Weather forecasters receive feedback on the accuracy of their predictions shortly after the forecast is made, which helps them avoid overconfidence in their future predictions. The other options are not directly related to the question of why forecasters avoid overconfidence.

Weather Forecasters Typically Avoid Overconfidence When Making Weather Predictions Because