Given the Choice, Most People Would Rather Receive Information About

question 66

Multiple Choice

Given the choice, most people would rather receive information about themselves that validates their ideas about who they are, and they would rather avoid information that contradicts their self-beliefs. This tendency demonstrates an example of:

• A) the confirmation bias.
• B) a mental set.
• C) the belief bias.
• D) divergent thinking.

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Definitions:

Solid-State Switches

Electronic switches that operate without moving parts, using semiconductor devices to switch on or off.

Electrical Noise

Unwanted disturbances superimposed on a useful signal that tend to obscure its information content.

Airborne Contaminants

Particles or gases in the air that can be harmful to health or the environment, originating from various sources like industrial processes or natural phenomena.

Signal Wiring

The physical connections between electronic devices through which electrical signals are sent and received, essential for the communication within control systems.