Which of the Following Is One Factor That Contributes to the Confirmation

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one factor that contributes to the confirmation bias?

• A)selective emotionality, which is the tendency to better remember information that is negative
• B)selective emotionality, which is the tendency to better remember information that is positive
• C)selective memory, which is the tendency to better remember information that supports our existing beliefs
• D)selective memory, which is the tendency to better remember information that goes against our existing beliefs

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