Three forms of Overconfidence Overconfidence can be defined as an excessive belief in one’s abilities judgment. An individual tends to overestimate their ability to project or regulate future outcomes. Overconfidence is the cause of the biases and a significant factor that results in poor decision making. Most of the counterintuitive consequences in fields such as economics have been ascribed to the decision maker’s overconfidence. According to Bazerman & Moore (2018), the three main forms of overconfidence are an overestimation, over placement, and precision. To overestimate someone or something is to think that they or it is bigger in relevance or amount than it is. Overestimating can be described as a form of overconfidence in the sense that the person exhibits a higher sense of regard on something than it merits. Through the overestimation of one’s ability, they may end up under preparing for a particular event and thus resulting in poor performance. An instance of overestimation in real life is when an individual overestimates their skill on a particular task and end up underperforming due to their inadequacy to…
Safety Lighting gets termed as a naturally occurring electrostatic-based discharge that happens when two or more regions that get electrically charged in the ground or atmosphere squeeze themselves temporarily. The squeezing leads to the release of more than one gigajoule of energy. However, specific measures need to be effectively put in place to ensure excellent protocols are followed regarding lightning-safety of all individuals participating in recreation-based activities and athletics. The main objective of the selected article is to create awareness for all public addresses based on past incidents regarding lightning flashes. Through the creation of this awareness, emphasis on the importance of preventing individuals from hazards related to lightning makes it easier for the public to be more proactive when such situations occur. According to NATA, lightning gets categorized as one of the most frequent and dangerous thunderstorms encountered hazard experienced by people every year. In the United State of America, an average of 43 fatalities are as results of lightning in the past decade. Data reported from National Weather Service showed that between the year 2011 and 2012…
Reflection Assessment Introduction Leadership and decision-making skills go hand in hand. They display individual skills that help in influencing one’s behaviors, characters, and actions as well. Charles Manz introduced the term self-leadership in 1983. In his study, he defined self-leadership as an aspect of self-influence in leading oneself. It focuses on self-development and doing what is right through individual decision-making skills to survive the world. Through self-leadership, one can identify o they are, what they do, and what they want. AS a result, they can, therefore, make decisions that would influence their emotions, character, behavior, and lifestyle. Studies state that all human beings are self-leaders, but few have practical self-leadership skills. It changes the ability of one to make right or wrong decisions Self-Assessment Based on the self-assessment result, self-leadership skills play a significant role in my overall day to day life. Through the assessment, I gained a high prospect in self-confidence, efficacy, and influence, even to other parties around me. Western (2019) states that self-leadership influences individual choices and character, and in incidences that one can positively influence their…
Trump Administration and California State Conflict on Emission Standards The conflict between Trump’s administration and the state of California is a prolonged rivalry on auto emission standards that would require the use of more efficient fuel-cars. This is contradicting the federal government requirements. The Trump administration argues that this would lower the prices of cars and set national uniform standards. State officials of California denounced the decision claiming that it was an illegal grab of power. They further claim it would result in an increase of tailpipe emissions that would cause health problems to the public (Greenblatt and Saxena, 862). Trump responded by threatening that his administration would withhold federal highway funds from the state, arguing that it did not meet the obligation of the Clean Air Act. The conflict has led to a battle between sides, which is now trying to seek opinions from the public. The conflict between the State of California and the National government is a distinction of the Express conflict preemption and the field preemption. Express conflict preemption occurs when a state law is…
Doctor-Patient Relationship Section 9 of the course describes various factors that influence an excellent doctor-patient relationship. Among the different factors that make a good relationship between doctors and their patients, showing compassion and empathy to patients is one of the critical factors that the chapter highlights. Considering that the patients are in pain and in search of a remedy, doctors should always ensure that they show compassion and empathy when treating them. Chapter 12. The idea of always being compassionate and empathetic also extends to being compassionate with healthcare providers, as illustrated in chapter twelve. The society and even patients need to be sympathetic to the doctors are they also go through a lot while at work. For example, the nature of their work itself is tiring and demand. Hence being empathetic to them could make them feel valued. Chapter 13. Patients who suffer from chronic illnesses and cardiovascular disease in many cases are always overwhelmed with their health condition as well as the never-ending medication regimens. As a result, any doctor handling them need to be empathetic to the…
Facts and Traits Mark Suzman was appointed as the CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation early this year. Originally from South Africa, Suzman has climbed the social ladder thanks to his educational background and exemplary performance in the business world. He is a doctorate holder in International Relations from Oxford University and a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard University. Suzman has previously worked with financial times in Johannesburg and later moved to London. He also had an advisory role position in the United Nations. Suzman has been in foundation management as a director of the Global Development Policy and Advocacy. In his job, he played a significant role in growing the foundation globally in Africa, Europe, and Asia. Suzman has been described as a philanthropic leader, charismatic, loyal, and dedicated. His dedication and love for his job are notable since he made entry at the Bill ad Melinda Foundation in 2007. He has worked with different personnel and government agencies to ensure that the foundation’s objectives and policies were observed. Through his dedication, he implemented a new system in…
Annotated bibliography: Three types of Happiness Khazan, Olga. “The Three Different Ways To Find Happiness.” The Atlantic, 2019, https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2016/04/momentary-happiness-experiences-things/478443/. In the article, momentary happiness experiences Olga discusses the three types of Happiness. The author claims that lessons should be bought and not things. He adds that the joy of experiences start before these experiences begin. Moreover, the author claims that skills are essential, for they provide both anticipatory and afterglow Happiness (Khazan, 2019 n.p). Again, the author argues that obtaining new things evokes a positive jolt. He says that music and frame also play a critical of generating Happiness. The author quotes various scholars’ claims on the topic of Happiness. He uses Weldman and Dunns’ quote. it goes, “Material purchases have an unsung advantage in that they provide more frequent bouts of momentary happiness in the week after they are acquired.” Fobelová, Daniela. “Ancient desire for fragile happiness.” Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja I Zarządzanie/Politechnika Śląska (2017). http://yadda.icm.edu.pl/baztech/element/bwmeta1.element.baztech-93c5a375-d7eb-439e-b0f6-9afbbb053f9e In the article, ancient desire for fragile Happiness by Fobelova Daniela, critically highlight the topic of Happiness. The author answers question on the differences in the contemporary…
A class Divided Documentary How positive and negative labels become a self-fulfilling prophecy. The Documentary of a class divided explores the division of a course in discrimination and prejudice. The division exposes negative and positive labels. Elliot discusses how students with blue eyes enjoyed the favorable treatment. The positive treatment makes students with blue eyes to feel superior. Contrary, the students with brown eyes felt inferior due to a lack of proper treatment. The results of preferential treatment make students more enthusiastic and faster in answering questions. For example, the preferential treatments of students with blue eyes made students shaper in day one than those of brown eyes. During the second day, the reverse to give students with brown eyes preferential treatments made them more enthusiastic. These positive and negative labels on either side fulfill the prophecy of the class divided. Later in life, the students treat other people fairly because they know the results of unfair treatment. This fair treatment, based on the negative experience acquired, becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. The students have an understanding that positive experience encourages…
The psychology of a serial murderer Abstract The subject of serial murder has been of concern globally both in the public and media. The courts of law and governments have tried to come up with strategies and policies to stop serial murder, but they have not been very successful in combating it. Despite numerous attempts to halt serial murder, the public still knows very little about serial killing. Also, little academic research has been conducted on theoretical explanations for the subject. Crime has not been explicitly defined, and there I a dire need to explore crime and serial murder at deeper levels. There are many theories of serial killing that have been established by academia. It is difficult to single out a single theory that is superior to the other. The best way to understand serial murder is through integrating the serial murder theories. However, biological, sociological, and psychological approached cut across all theories of serial murder. This paper shall study serial killing as a subject while integrating a few theories of the subject. For better results, the paper shall…
UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE Summary Dr. Larry Crabb shows that attempts to help individuals must start with comprehending efforts undertaken by distinct personnel. The author affirms that the powers provided by the scripture help address intricacies and the needs of the human heart. Larry stipulates that understanding people helps put people together, thus helping us develop a cordial relationship with God (Crabb, 1987). The book is divided into three parts, which develops the Bible as the main source of insight into perplexing issues concerning our hearts. As such, the book postulates that people can always proclaim their ability by reflecting on growth towards maturity to help heal some of our torn relationships. Thus, the book helps us grip the extent of our brokenness in God’s image since our sins were paid for at the cross. The author highlights that Jesus is the way and supported by scripture from 1 Corinthians 2:2. The book serves as a sincere prayer to people who want to grow a healthy concern with evangelicals to help honor the prominence of Jesus Christ, who died on the cross…