When People Retroactively Believe That They Had Accurately Foreseen Past

question 119

Multiple Choice

When people retroactively believe that they had accurately foreseen past events, they are illustrating the

• A)confirmation bias.
• B)framing effect.
• C)hindsight bias.
• D)self-serving bias.

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Definitions:

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, responsibility, and thoroughness.

Locus of Control

Refers to an individual's belief about the extent to which their actions can influence the events that affect them.

General Expectation

The overall anticipation or belief about what may happen in the future, based on past experiences or societal norms.

Cognitive Interpretation

A process by which individuals perceive, analyze, and assign meaning to information and experiences.