Which one of the following examples illustrates an illusion of knowing?
A)Anthony doesn't know how to swim.
B)Belinda doesn't understand the concept of entropy.
C)Corissa thinks she understands the concept of inertia, but she really doesn't.
D)Daryl doesn't think he is a very good tennis player, even though he is the best player on the school tennis team.

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An illusion of knowing occurs when someone thinks they understand a concept, but in reality they do not. This is exemplified in choice C, where Corissa thinks she understands inertia but actually does not. Choices A, B, and D do not demonstrate an illusion of knowing.

Which One of the Following Examples Illustrates an Illusion of Knowing