When an Individual Believes That They Are Correct, They Only

question 36

Multiple Choice

When an individual believes that they are correct, they only seek evidence that will also lead to that conclusion. This is referred to as _______.

• A) idiocy
• B) belief perseverance
• C) confirmation bias
• D) logical

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Definitions:

Instinctual Behavior

Actions or reactions that are performed without conscious thought, driven by inherent, biological predispositions.

Mental Activity

The operations of the mind involving thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.

Science of Behavior

The systematic study of the actions and reactions of humans and animals in response to external or internal stimuli.

Predict Human Behavior

The process of using psychological principles, statistical data, and algorithms to forecast actions or reactions of individuals in specific situations.