Which option shows the correct difference between confidence and overconfidence?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Confidence is based on preparation while overconfidence treats preparation as unnecessary
Healthy confidence is a realistic belief that one can perform, usually supported by preparation, practice, and willingness to learn. Overconfidence is an inflated belief that may lead a person to underestimate difficulty or skip necessary preparation. Confidence does not mean being error-free, and overconfidence does not always improve results. Hence, option A gives the correct distinction.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Confidence is based on preparation while overconfidence treats preparation as unnecessary
Why is this the correct answer?
Healthy confidence is a realistic belief that one can perform, usually supported by preparation, practice, and willingness to learn. Overconfidence is an inflated belief that may lead a person to underestimate difficulty or skip necessary preparation. Confidence does not mean being error-free, and overconfidence does not always improve results. Hence, option A gives the correct distinction.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Psychology question. Chapter: Motivation and Emotion.
