We Take Evidence That Is Consistent with Our Beliefs More

question 50

Multiple Choice

We take evidence that is consistent with our beliefs more seriously than evidence inconsistent with our beliefs. This is known as the __________.

• A) confirmation bias
• B) availability heuristic
• C) representativeness heuristic
• D) selection bias

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Specialized neurons that carry signals from the spinal cord to the muscles to produce movement.

Sensory Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit sensory information (sight, sound, feeling, etc.) from the periphery to the central nervous system.

Structuralists

Scholars who analyze the basic elements of consciousness and how these elements combine to form the whole of human experience.

Observable Behavior

Actions or responses that can be seen and measured directly, as opposed to internal thoughts or feelings.