Which of the following is NOT offered as a reason for overconfidence in decision-making?
a. Many people have inborn decision-making skills.
b. People often focus on examples that confirm their judgments.
c. People are often unaware of how flimsy their assumptions may be.
d. People tend to forget information that runs counter to their judgments.
A
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