The Tendency to Look for Evidence in Support of a Belief

question 109

Multiple Choice

The tendency to look for evidence in support of a belief and to ignore evidence that would disprove a belief is called the ________.

• A) representativeness heuristic
• B) idealized cognitive model
• C) confirmation bias
• D) availability heuristic

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Definitions:

Electronic Monitoring Bracelets

Devices worn on the body, often around the wrist or ankle, used to monitor and report the location and movements of individuals, typically for legal or medical purposes.

Web Analytics

The measurement, collection, analysis, and reporting of web data to understand and optimize web usage.

Code-Scanning Technology

Software tools or methods used to analyze source code for identifying vulnerabilities, bugs, or compliance issues.

GPS

Global Positioning System, a satellite-based navigation system that allows an electronic device to determine its precise location on Earth.