The Tendency to Look for Information That Supports One's Own

question 242

Multiple Choice

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

• A) the principle of falsifiability.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) denialism.
• D) cognitive inertia.

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Definitions:

Major Systems

Refers to the primary or dominant frameworks, organizations, or structures within a particular field or society.

Psychic Energy

Theoretical construct in psychology that represents the power or drive behind human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Libido

A term primarily used in psychoanalytic theory to denote the sexual energy or drive within human beings.

Sexual Energy

The life force, libido, or creative power in psychoanalytic theory that drives sexual attraction and physical, emotional, and spiritual health.