Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Predicting refers to making an educated guess or estimation about what will happen in the future based on available information and past experiences.
Related terms
Hindsight bias: Hindsight bias is when people believe that they knew something was going to happen after it has already occurred, even if they didn't actually predict it beforehand.
Confirmation bias: Confirmation bias is the tendency to selectively look for or interpret information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.
Overconfidence refers to having excessive confidence in one's own abilities, knowledge, or predictions. It can lead individuals to overestimate their accuracy in predicting future events.