The Tendency to Search for Information That Confirms One's Preconceptions

question 47

Multiple Choice

The tendency to search for information that confirms one's preconceptions has been labelled as

• A)the overconfidence phenomenon.
• B)the confirmation bias.
• C)a heuristic.
• D)an implicit attitude.

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Definitions:

United States

A country located primarily between Canada and Mexico in North America, characterized by a diverse culture and a federal republic governmental structure.

Same Sex Activity

Sexual relations between individuals of the same sex, which can be a part of a person's exploration of their sexuality or expression of their sexual orientation.

U.S. Men

This term does not refer to a specific concept and is too broad without additional context; might relate to demographic or sociologic discussions regarding males residing in the United States.

U.S. Women

This term is too broad and not directly related to a specific psychological or physiological concept without more context.