The Confirmation Bias Is the Tendency to Seek Out Evidence

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True/False

The confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out evidence that confirms a claim or belief, while ignoring evidence that contradicts or undermines the claim or belief.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Transmission

The process through which neurotransmitters are released by one neuron and taken up by another, facilitating communication between neurons.

Electrical Synaptic Transmission

A form of neural communication that occurs through electrically conductive gap junctions directly connecting the cytoplasm of adjacent neurons.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that is primarily involved in inhibiting neural activity.

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance commonly found in beverages such as beer, wine, and spirits, known for its intoxicating effects.