The Tendency to Seek Out Information That Reaffirms Past Choices

question 105

Multiple Choice

The tendency to seek out information that reaffirms past choices and to discount information that contradicts past judgments is known as a(n) ________ bias.

• A) distinction
• B) omission
• C) impact
• D) anchoring
• E) confirmation

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Definitions:

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Business Problem

A business problem is an issue or challenge faced by a company or organization that requires strategic planning and action to resolve for operational or financial improvement.

Informal Conversation

Casual and unstructured spoken exchange between people, often on personal or everyday topics.

Formal Research

Systematic investigation or study into material and sources to establish facts and reach new conclusions in an official, structured manner.