After returning home from a blind date, Kelly's friend asks her how it went. She says that the date was a bust. Kelly's continued belief that she is a successful dater, despite the evidence of this unsuccessful date is an example of:

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Kelly's continued belief that she is a successful dater despite the evidence of this unsuccessful date is an example of the overconfidence phenomenon, which is the tendency to overestimate one's abilities, knowledge or performance in a particular area.

After Returning Home from a Blind Date, Kelly's Friend Asks