The Tendency to Search for Information That Supports Our Preconceptions

question 86

Multiple Choice

The tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions is called

• A) the availability heuristic.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) framing.
• D) overconfidence.

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Definitions:

Diffusion

The movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, leading to the equal distribution of the particles.

Tubular Reabsorption

The process by which solutes and water are removed from the tubular fluid in the kidneys and re-enter the bloodstream, aiding in waste removal and water balance.

Solutes

Substances dissolved in a solvent to form a solution, typically found in a lesser amount compared to the solvent.

Urine Formation

The physiological process involving filtration, reabsorption, and secretion by the kidneys to remove waste products from the blood and produce urine.