The Tendency to Mold Our Interpretation of the Past to Fit

question 25

Multiple Choice

The tendency to mold our interpretation of the past to fit how events actually turned out is termed the

• A) reconstruction bias.
• B) overconfidence bias.
• C) confirmation bias.
• D) hindsight bias.

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Definitions:

Original Contract

The initial agreement made between parties, detailing the terms, conditions, and obligations to which all parties have agreed.

Negotiated Rulemaking

A process in administrative law where regulators develop rules by involving those who will be significantly affected by them, aiming for consensus.

Agencies

Organizations established to provide specific services, often involved in the administration of public policies or services.

Mediation

A form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party helps disputing parties reach a voluntary, negotiated agreement.