The Tendency to Overestimate One's Ability to Have Foreseen or Predicted

question 393

Multiple Choice

The tendency to overestimate one's ability to have foreseen or predicted the outcome of an event after it has occurred is to _____ as the tendency to blame an innocent victim of misfortune for having somehow caused the problem is to _____.

• A) self-serving bias; self-effacing bias
• B) fundamental attribution bias; just-world hypothesis
• C) self-effacing bias; self-serving bias
• D) hindsight bias; blaming the victim

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Definitions:

Gender Equality

The state of equal access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender, including participation in decision-making and the attainment of economic independence.

Ethically

In a manner that is morally right and adheres to principles of conduct that are considered correct, especially in the professional sphere.

Objectively

In a manner that is not influenced by personal feelings, interpretations, or prejudice; based on facts.

Embellish Facts

To add untrue or exaggerated details to make a story or piece of information seem more interesting or convincing.