When tested for their memory of general information, people tend to
A) overestimate their accuracy.
B) underestimate their accuracy.
C) correctly estimate their accuracy.
D) be influenced by the person doing the testing.

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People tend to have an overconfidence bias when evaluating their own memory and tend to overestimate their accuracy. This is known as the "illusion of knowledge."

When Tested for Their Memory of General Information, People Tend