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What is the term for the cognitive bias where people overestimate their own abilities or performance?

A. Overconfidence bias
B. Anchoring bias
C. Confirmation bias
D. Hindsight bias

Answer: Overconfidence bias


Additional Information: Overconfidence bias is the tendency to have excessive confidence in one's own answers or abilities.


Subjects: Psychology

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