Question

the tendency to be more confident than correct or to overestimate the accuracy of ones beliefs is called _______. overconfidence confirmation bias fixation belief perseverence

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "Overconfidence" is defined as the tendency to be more confident than correct or to overestimate the accuracy of one's beliefs.
• "Confirmation Bias" is the tendency to seek out information that confirms one's existing beliefs.
• "Fixation" refers to being stuck on a particular way of thinking or solution.
• "Belief Perseverence" is the tendency to hold onto one's beliefs even when faced with contradictory evidence.

So the correct term matching the description is Overconfidence.

Answer:

A. Overconfidence