After the Outcome Is Known, People Often Have Distorted Thinking

question 42

Multiple Choice

After the outcome is known, people often have distorted thinking about their original expectations due to

• A) confirmation bias.
• B) hindsight bias.
• C) representativeness heuristic.
• D) availability heuristic.
• E) their prototypes.

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Definitions:

Agreement

A mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties, often formalized by a contract or other legal document.

Majority

The greater part or number; the number greater than half the total.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or bias against an individual or group without sufficient knowledge, thought, or reason.

Negative Stereotype

An oversimplified and widely held fixed idea or image of a particular type of person or thing, which is often negative and prejudicial.