When asked to rate how confident one is in the accuracy of their factual knowledge, beliefs, and predictions, most people ________.
A)are overconfident
B)are underconfident
C)make confidence ratings that reflect reality
D)are unwilling to make such ratings of confidence

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Most people tend to be overconfident in the accuracy of their factual knowledge, beliefs, and predictions, often rating their confidence higher than what is justified by their actual knowledge or performance.

When Asked to Rate How Confident One Is in the Accuracy