Overconfidence refers to the tendency to
A) cling to our initial beliefs,even though they have been proven wrong.
B) search for information that supports our preconceptions.
C) underestimate the extent to which our beliefs and judgments are wrong.
D) judge the likelihood of an event based on its availability in memory.

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Overconfidence refers to the tendency to overestimate the accuracy of our beliefs and judgments, and to ignore or underestimate evidence to the contrary. This can lead to errors in reasoning and decision making.

Overconfidence Refers to the Tendency to