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Direct linkYael Sidi; Rakefet Ackerman – Educational Psychology Review, 2024
When faced with challenging thinking tasks accompanied by a feeling of uncertainty, people often prefer to opt out (e.g., replying "I don't know", seeking advice) over giving low-confidence responses. In professions with high-stakes decisions (e.g., judges, medical practitioners), opting out is generally seen as preferable to making…
Descriptors: Instructional Design, Decision Making, Metacognition, Knowledge Management
