One reason people are overconfident is that they are not inclined to seek out information:
A)from experts.
B)that is objective and factual.
C)that involves judging estimates and comparisons.
D)that might disprove what they believe.

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People tend to seek out information that confirms their beliefs and values, rather than information that challenges them. This is known as confirmation bias. Seeking out information that might disprove what they believe goes against this bias and can be uncomfortable or challenging. Therefore, people may avoid seeking out such information and continue to be overconfident in their beliefs.

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