Researchers Suggests That We Can Avoid Self-Confirming Diagnoses by

question 39

Multiple Choice

Researchers suggests that we can avoid self-confirming diagnoses by

• A) looking for illusory correlations.
• B) carefully monitoring the information that is consistent with our ideas.
• C) considering opposing ideas and then testing them.
• D) confirming our intuitions.

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Definitions:

Media Portrayals

The representation or depiction of diverse groups, events, and ideas through various media channels, often reflecting or reinforcing societal biases.

Political Scientists

Social scientists who study the theory and practice of politics, government systems, and political behavior.

Blacks and Latinos

Refers broadly to individuals or communities within the African American and Latino(a) demographics in the United States, emphasizing their distinctive cultural, social, and historical experiences.

Adversaries

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