Ryan, an employee in an IT firm, recalls going on a fishing trip to a lake with his family as a child. It was a hot and humid day, and he had a minor accident. However, Ryan has forgotten the unpleasant memories of the day and fondly remembers the positive experiences, such as the lake, the fun they had, and the first fish they caught. In the context of reconstructing past attitudes, which of the following is illustrated in this scenario?
A. rosy retrospection
B. the backfire effect
C. the correspondence bias
D. anthropocentric thinking
Answer: A
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