The Tendency, After an Event Has Occurred, to Overestimate One's

question 8

Multiple Choice

The tendency, after an event has occurred, to overestimate one's ability to have foreseen or predicted the outcome is called the:

• A)self-serving bias.
• B)self-effacing bias.
• C)hindsight bias.
• D)fundamental attribution error.

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, released during stress and excitement, increasing heart rate, muscle strength, blood pressure, and sugar metabolism.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate and blood pressure among other functions.

Spillover Effect

A phenomenon where emotions or behaviors from one situation influence or 'spillover' into another situation.

Right Frontal Lobe

The right-side section of the frontal part of the brain, involved in controlling emotions, making decisions, and regulating social behavior.