Reasons for Confidence.

Koriat, Asher; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ233254

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Publication Date: 1980-Mar

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Reasons for Confidence.

Koriat, Asher; And Others

Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Learning and Memory, v6 n2 p107-18 Mar 1980

Two studies investigated the possibility that assessment of confidence is biased by attempts to justify chosen answers. These attempts include selectively focusing on evidence supporting the chosen answer and disregarding contradictory evidence. Results suggest that confidence depends on the amount and strength of evidence supporting the answer chosen. (Author/RD)

Descriptors: Bias, Cognitive Processes, Decision Making Skills, Evaluative Thinking, Higher Education, Knowledge Level, Memory, Probability

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Language: English

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