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Options
- A
Recency
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Overconfidence / Optimism
Correct answer
- C
Herd Mentality
- D
Anchoring
Why this is the answer
The Overconfidence / Optimism bias occurs when individuals overestimate their abilities or judgment, such as believing they can consistently outperform the market. This leads to taking unnecessary risks without proper evaluation.
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