High IQ Also May Be Related to the Strength of the __________

question 145

Multiple Choice

High IQ also may be related to the strength of the __________, which is our defence against evidence that contradicts our views. This helps to explain why smart people can believe strange things.

• A) confirmation bias
• B) ideological immune system
• C) overconfidence barrier
• D) disconfirmation bias

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Definitions:

Sensory Coding

The process by which sensory organs translate stimuli into neural signals for the brain to interpret.

Kinesthesis

The sensations generated by receptors in the muscles, tendons, and joints that inform us of our skeletal movement.

Skeletal Muscles

The muscles attached to the skeleton that are responsible for movement and posture, under voluntary control.

Tendons

Fibrous connective tissues that attach muscles to bones, playing a critical role in the movement of skeletal parts.