Confirmation Bias Refers to the Tendency to

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Multiple Choice

Confirmation bias refers to the tendency to

• A) allow preexisting beliefs to distort logical reasoning.
• B) cling to one's initial conceptions after the basis on which they were formed has been discredited.
• C) search randomly through alternative solutions when problem solving.
• D) look for information that is consistent with one's beliefs.

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Definitions:

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Cognitive Theory

A theory focusing on the processes of thought and knowledge, including how individuals understand, reason, and make decisions.

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Unverified beliefs or ideas taken for granted without proof in reasoning, argumentation, or calculation.

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