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-Tendency to underestimate risks because of the belief that we are in charge of what happens.
A)confirmation bias
B)illusion of optimism
C)illusion of control
D)illusion of superiority

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The tendency to underestimate risks because of the belief that we are in charge of what happens is the illusion of control.

Answer: B 
 The illusion of optimism is the tendency to overestimate the likelihood of positive outcomes and underestimate the likelihood of negative outcomes.

Answer: A 
 Confirmation bias is the tendency to look for and interpret information in a way that confirms preexisting beliefs.

Answer: D 
 The illusion of superiority is the tendency to overestimate one's abilities, qualities, or achievements compared to others.

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