Your friend Hugo recently met Jimena in his social psychology class and would like to ask her out on a date.Hugo spends a lot of time describing to you in great detail the latest interactions he has had with Jimena,trying to analyze whether she would be receptive to an overture.Which of the following best describes Hugo's behavior?
A) enhancement bias
B) accuracy bias
C) diagnosticity bias
D) self-serving bias

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Hugo is exhibiting a diagnosticity bias by analyzing the latest interactions he has had with Jimena to determine whether she would be receptive to going out with him. He is relying on these recent events as more informative and valuable than other factors that may come into play.

Your Friend Hugo Recently Met Jimena in His Social Psychology