Shenaz is trying to solve an economics problem. She recalls that a few months ago, she had learned a similar concept in math and the algorithm she had used then was closely similar to the one she uses to solve the current problem. She learns that the algorithm can be successfully used to solve the problem. This is an example of:
A. high-road transfer.
B. low-road transfer.
C. confirmation bias.
D. overconfidence bias.
Answer: A
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