Which of the following is the best example of hindsight bias?
A) Changing one's attitude about a person base on how others view that person
B) Misremembering one's previous views on a person in order to fit one's current knowledge or beliefs
C) Changing one's choice of a prize, thinking that new information would be helpful
D) Paying attention only to information that is consistent with one's beliefs

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Hindsight bias is the tendency to overestimate one's ability to have predicted an event after the outcome is known. Misremembering one's previous views on a person in order to fit their current knowledge or beliefs is an example of hindsight bias.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Hindsight