Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Hindsight

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the hindsight bias?

• A) It indicates a tendency to fixate on initial information and fail to adequately adjust for subsequent information.
• B) It indicates that we seek out information that reaffirms our past choices, and we discount information that contradicts them.
• C) It indicates our tendency to base judgments on information readily available.
• D) It indicates our tendency to believe falsely, after the outcome is known, that we would have accurately predicted it.
• E) It indicates our tendency to draw a general impression about an individual on the basis of a single characteristic, such as intelligence.

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Definitions:

Normative Influence

The impact of the expectation of conforming to the norms of a given group, which guides an individual's behavior to match group standards.

Accurate

Free from errors or mistakes; precisely correct and exact in all details.

Accepted

Generally approved or recognized as correct or valid.

Conformity

The act of adjusting one's behaviors or beliefs to align with the norms or standards of a group or society.