Which of the Following Best Describes the Hindsight Bias

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the hindsight bias?

• A) the tendency to look for or pay attention only to information that confirms one's own belief
• B) the tendency to overestimate one's ability to have predicted an event once the outcome is known
• C) the tendency to solve problems using procedures that worked before on similar problems
• D) the tendency of individuals to increase their liking for something that they have worked hard or suffered to attain

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Definitions:

Stagnant

Showing no activity; dull and inactive, often used to describe water or air that lacks movement and growth.

Well-being

The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy, encompassing both physical health and emotional satisfaction.

Self-esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth or personal value.

Nations

Large groups of people, often inhabiting a specific territory, united by common descent, history, culture, or language, forming a political entity or state.