The Tendency to Overestimate One's Ability to Have Predicted an Event

question 256

Multiple Choice

The tendency to overestimate one's ability to have predicted an event once the outcome is known is called:

• A) mindlessness.
• B) hindsight bias.
• C) mental set.
• D) stereotype threat.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the probability of a behavior being repeated, often by introducing a negative outcome or removing a positive stimulus.

Reinforcement

A concept in psychology that refers to anything that strengthens a behavior, making it more likely to occur.

Child's Behavior

Refers to the range of actions and mannerisms exhibited by children in response to their environment or internal stimuli.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where an unpleasant stimulus is removed following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.