What can be a disadvantage of overconfidence?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A person may ignore lack of preparation and risks
Overconfidence occurs when a person’s belief in their ability is greater than the evidence supports. Such a person may underestimate difficulty, skip preparation, reject useful feedback, or fail to notice risks. Healthy confidence supports action while remaining open to learning and checking. The first three alternatives describe possible benefits of balanced confidence, not overconfidence.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
A person may ignore lack of preparation and risks
Why is this the correct answer?
Overconfidence occurs when a person’s belief in their ability is greater than the evidence supports. Such a person may underestimate difficulty, skip preparation, reject useful feedback, or fail to notice risks. Healthy confidence supports action while remaining open to learning and checking. The first three alternatives describe possible benefits of balanced confidence, not overconfidence.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Psychology question. Chapter: Thinking. Topic: Decision Making.
