It does not include statements that appear mistaken only in hindsight. So in hindsight it all seems providential. However, this could be the result of hindsight bias and/or confirmation bias. This kind of judgment directly parallels the judgments made in hindsight bias studies. Retroactive pessimism makes use of hindsight bias after a negative, unwanted outcome. It is the latter finding that is a reflection of the operation of hindsight bias. Hindsight bias has both positive and negative consequences. This criticism must be viewed in the context that it is provided in hindsight. Teller said that, in hindsight, he would have responded differently. The role of surprise can help explain the malleability of hindsight bias. With the benefit of hindsight would I go through it again? Experiment two included words with explicit warnings of the hindsight bias. Such chains of causality are perceived only in hindsight. Schizophrenia is an example of a disorder that directly affects the hindsight bias. Another topic that affects the function of hindsight bias is the auditory function of humans.