Confirmation Bias Has Been Demonstrated to Occur When

question 30

Multiple Choice

Confirmation bias has been demonstrated to occur when

• A) college student research participants are given a hypothesis (e.g., "this person is extraverted") to test.
• B) experienced psychotherapists are given a hypothesis to test.
• C) people evaluate themselves in response to questions such as "are you happy with your social life?"
• D) all of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Helpless

A state in which an individual feels they have no control over situations or outcomes, often leading to passivity or resignation.

Giving Up

The act of stopping or ceasing to continue an effort, action, or pursuit, often due to discouragement or challenge.

Work Satisfaction

The level of contentment employees feel about their job, including aspects such as tasks, environment, and compensation.

Attitude

A psychological tendency expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.