Renata and her mother are leaving the third game in a tournament series for softball. Renata's grandfather calls her on the phone to ask how her game went and Renata remarked "not great. We lost again." Even though Renata and her team have lost the last three games, she continues to believe that her team is going to successfully win the championship, despite evidence to the contrary. This is an example of:

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Renata's belief that her team will win the championship despite losing the last three games is an example of the overconfidence phenomenon, where individuals overestimate their abilities or the likelihood of positive outcomes.

Renata and Her Mother Are Leaving the Third Game in a Tournament