Studies of human decision making reveal several systematic mistakes people make. Which of the following is not an example of one of these mistakes?
A)Tom tells everyone he's sure he can run a 5K in twenty-five minutes, but then tries a couple of times and takes over thirty minutes.
B)Kate hears a news report about five people dying from a tornado in Kansas and decides to cancel her plans to visit her aunt there.
C)Randi is a strong proponent of raising the minimum wage. She reads a research report on the effects of increasing the minimum wage and begins to doubt her previous thinking.
D)Jenny is shopping for a new car and has found that Hondota cars consistently get high quality ratings. Her friend had trouble with her Hondota, so Jenny decides not to purchase a Hondota.

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This is not an example of a systematic mistake in decision making. In fact, it shows the opposite - a willingness to reconsider one's beliefs in light of new evidence. The other options all demonstrate common mistakes such as overconfidence, availability heuristic, and confirmation bias.

Studies of Human Decision Making Reveal Several Systematic Mistakes People