An Earlier Chapter Discussed How When Someone Makes an Argument

question 35

Multiple Choice

An earlier chapter discussed how when someone makes an argument, there may be greater availability of "myside" evidence-that is, reasons that support the person's favored position and contribute to confirmation bias. Which action BEST presents a strategy that is effective in debiasing confirmation bias?

• A) Paying particular attention to evidence that favors one's position
• B) Avoiding hindsight bias by deliberately shielding yourself from information about outcomes
• C) Avoiding representativeness and superficial examination of what appears true
• D) Considering the opposite or reflecting on evidence supporting the other side

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Definitions:

Peptide

Short chains of amino acids, typically comprising 2-50 amino acids, which can perform a variety of functions in the body.

Proton Donor

A substance that releases hydrogen ions (H+) in solution, thus behaving as an acid according to the Bronsted-Lowry theory.

Neutral Substance

A chemical compound that is neither acidic nor basic and does not change the color of litmus paper.

Acid

Molecule that is a proton donor; any substance that releases hydrogen ions (H+).