Which of the following is a consequence of the I-knew-it-all-along phenomenon?
A)It results in individuals with extreme behavior returning toward their average.
B)It makes the likelihood of decision makers to be praised for making "obvious" good choices very high.
C)It makes individuals overestimate their own intellectual powers.
D)It results in individuals not blaming themselves for handling a person or a situation poorly.

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The I-knew-it-all-along phenomenon leads individuals to overestimate their own intellectual powers and believe that they knew the outcome of a situation or decision all along, even if they did not. It can result in individuals having unwarranted confidence in their abilities and decision-making skills.

Which of the Following Is a Consequence of the I-Knew-It-All-Along