Thinking about alternative realities and things that never happened is known as ________.

A) framing
B) hindsight
C) the confirmation bias
D) counterfactual thinking

Counterfactual Thinking

A cognitive process where individuals imagine alternatives to past events, often focusing on "what could have been," which can influence emotions and decision-making.

Alternative Realities

Scenarios or worlds that exist or are perceived to exist, parallel to and distinct from the tangible reality.

Confirmation Bias

The inclination to seek out, understand, prefer, and remember data that validates one's preconceived notions or theories.