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Bob-Dole

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the hindsight bias?
 
  A) It indicates a tendency to fixate on initial information and fail to adequately adjust for subsequent information.
  B) It indicates that we seek out information that reaffirms our past choices, and we discount information that contradicts them.
  C) It indicates our tendency to base judgments on information readily available.
  D) It indicates our tendency to believe falsely, after the outcome is known, that we would have accurately predicted it.
  E) It indicates our tendency to draw a general impression about an individual on the basis of a single characteristic, such as intelligence.

Question 2

Anya is a graphic designer in a firm specializing in making logos for their clients. Last week, she got client specifications on how to make a new logo.
 
  She was able to create a prototype, and having got it initially reviewed by her immediate supervisor, she made changes until the client was satisfied with her final product. Based on this description, it's safe to say that Anya's job is high in ________ and ________.
  A) task significance; feedback
  B) autonomy; skill variety
  C) feedback; skill variety
  D) task identity; feedback
  E) skill variety; autonomy


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Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: D) The hindsight bias is the tendency to believe falsely, after the outcome is known, that we'd have accurately predicted it.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: D) According to the job characteristics model, task identity is the degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work. Feedback indicates the degree to which carrying out work activities generates direct and clear information about your own performance.



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