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Overconfidence Bias

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Overconfidence bias refers to the tendency for individuals to have excessive confidence in their own abilities, knowledge, or judgments. It often leads people to overestimate their performance or underestimate risks.

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