The Confirmation Bias Refers to the Tendency to

question 15

Multiple Choice

The confirmation bias refers to the tendency to

• A)search for information that supports our preconceptions.
• B)judge the likelihood of events on the basis of how easily we can remember examples of them.
• C)overestimate the accuracy of our knowledge and judgments.
• D)make judgments in a very inefficient,time-consuming fashion.

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Definitions:

Flatus

Gas generated in the stomach or intestines that is expelled through the anus.

Lavage

A medical procedure involving the washing out of an organ or cavity, such as the stomach, with water or a medicated solution.

Postprandial

Pertaining to the period after a meal, often relating to bodily functions or activities.

Prand/i

A prefix used in medical terminology to denote relation to a meal, particularly before a meal.