Which of these is an example of hindsight bias?
A)After two people fall in love, they decide it was love at first sight.
B)A married couple say they love each other as much as ever.
C)A married couple say they had more fun when they were newlyweds.
D)A married couple cannot remember their first date.

Question

​Which of these is an example of hindsight bias?
A)After two people fall in love, they decide it was love at first sight.
B)​A married couple say they love each other as much as ever.
C)​A married couple say they had more fun when they were newlyweds.
D)​A married couple cannot remember their first date.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hindsight bias is the tendency to believe, after an event has occurred, that one would have predicted the outcome beforehand. In this example, the couple may not have necessarily believed it was love at first sight at the time, but retroactively believe they knew it all along.

​Which of These Is an Example of Hindsight Bias

Which of These Is an Example of Hindsight Bias