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:

Synergies

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Social Facilitations

The enhancement of an individual's performance when in the presence of others, due to increased arousal and motivation.

Cohesion

The degree to which team members connect with each other.

Norms

Shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups, organizations, or cultures.