Matthew interviews for an important job but the company ultimately decides to select someone else for the position.Matthew thinks to himself,"I knew the interview went poorly and I wasn't going to get the job!" Matthew's belief that he knew the outcome all along is an example of what phenomenon?

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Hindsight bias refers to the tendency people have to view past events as more predictable than they actually were. In this case, Matthew is looking back on the interview and thinking that he knew he wouldn't get the job all along, even though this may not be entirely accurate.

Matthew Interviews for an Important Job but the Company Ultimately