The Tendency to Look for or Pay Attention Only to Information

question 146

Multiple Choice

The tendency to look for or pay attention only to information that supports one's own belief is called:

• A) a mental set.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) stereotype threat.
• D) mindlessness.

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Definitions:

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, associated with reasoning, planning, parts of speech, movement, emotions, and problem-solving.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology suggesting that a person's behavior both influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment.

Personality Factors

The underlying traits or characteristics that consistently influence a person's behavior and attitudes.

Environment

Encompasses the surrounding conditions and factors that affect the living and non-living elements of an individual's or organism's life.