When asked who Chloe thinks will win the next presidential election,she replies that she does not know.However,after the election results are declared,she claims that it was obvious all along who the winner of the election will be.In the context of social psychology,this scenario illustrates:

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This scenario illustrates hindsight bias, which refers to the tendency for people to perceive past events as more predictable than they actually were after the outcome is known. Chloe initially claimed that she did not know who would win the election, but after the results were declared, she claimed that it was obvious all along, suggesting hindsight bias. Option A (distinction bias) refers to the tendency for people to overemphasize the differences between different groups or categories. Option B (automation bias) refers to the tendency for people to rely too heavily on automated systems or technology, leading to errors or biases in decision-making. Option C (optimism bias) refers to the tendency for people to overestimate the likelihood of positive outcomes and underestimate the likelihood of negative outcomes. None of these options accurately capture the scenario presented in the question.

When Asked Who Chloe Thinks Will Win the Next Presidential