The _____ Occurs When an Individual Searches for Only Evidence

question 105

Multiple Choice

The _____ occurs when an individual searches for only evidence that will confirm his or her beliefs.

• A) availability heuristic
• B) confirmation bias
• C) belief perseverance
• D) satisficing

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Definitions:

Tachycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, often defined as a heart rate over 100 beats per minute in adults.

Athletic Adult

An individual who engages in regular physical activity that goes beyond general fitness, focusing on specific sports or intensive training regimens.

Peripheral Vascular Resistance

Refers to the resistance that blood vessels outside the heart offer against blood flow, affecting blood pressure.

Respiratory Cycle

The complete sequence of events in breathing which includes inhalation, exhalation, and the pause that occurs between breathing cycles.