An individual's tendency to believe they are less susceptible to risky events than others is referred to as ________.
A)the bandwagon effect
B)the confirmation bias
C)loss aversion
D)overconfidence
E)unrealistic optimism

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Unrealistic optimism refers to the cognitive bias that causes a person to believe that they are less likely to experience negative events and more likely to experience positive events compared to others.

An Individual's Tendency to Believe They Are Less Susceptible to Risky