Professor Smith told one class that drinking alcohol has been found to increase sexual desire.He informed another class that drinking alcohol has been found to reduce sexual appetite.The fact that neither class was surprised by the information they received best illustrates the power of

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The fact that neither class was surprised by the information suggests that they had already formed expectations or beliefs about the relationship between alcohol and sexual desire, which is characteristic of hindsight bias. This bias can lead people to selectively recall or interpret information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs.

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