Michael Shermer Observed That Democrats Tend to Watch Liberal News

question 9

Multiple Choice

Michael Shermer observed that Democrats tend to watch liberal news outlets, while Republicans tend to watch conservative outlets. This tendency of people to attend to a news source that agrees with their beliefs and ignores sources that disagree with them shows:

• A) belief bias.
• B) belief perseverance.
• C) confirmation bias.
• D) illusory correlation.

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Definitions:

Rewards

Benefits, both intrinsic and extrinsic, given to individuals or groups for achieving specific goals or performing at a high level.

Self-actualization

A psychological state or level of growth where an individual realizes and fulfills their own potential and capabilities.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that categorizes human needs into a five-tier model in the shape of a pyramid, starting from basic physiological needs to self-actualization at the top.

McClelland

David McClelland, a psychologist known for his work on motivation and the theory of Needs, including Achievement, Affiliation, and Power.