The hindsight bias refers to people's tendency to
A) dismiss the value of skepticism.
B) reject any ideas that can't be scientifically tested.
C) exaggerate their ability to have foreseen an outcome.
D) overestimate the extent to which others share their opinions.

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The hindsight bias refers to the tendency of people to think that they would have predicted the outcome of an event after it has already occurred. This involves an exaggeration of their foresight abilities. Option A and B are not related to the concept of hindsight bias. Option D is not specifically relevant to the definition of hindsight bias.

The Hindsight Bias Refers to People's Tendency to