Someone Who Supports the Notion That Abortion Should Be Legal

question 110

Multiple Choice

Someone who supports the notion that abortion should be legal often describes themselves as pro-choice rather than pro-abortion. This is BEST described as an example of:

• A) confirmation bias.
• B) heuristics.
• C) convergent thinking.
• D) framing.

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Definitions:

Negative Thinking

A cognitive process where individuals perceive or anticipate situations in a more pessimistic or disadvantageous light than they objectively are.

Biological Predispositions

Innate tendencies or propensities in individuals that may influence their behaviors, preferences, or susceptibility to certain conditions.

Diathesis

Diathesis refers to a predisposition or vulnerability to developing a certain disorder or condition based on genetic or psychological factors, often interacting with environmental stressors.

Late Middle Ages

A period in European history from around the 14th to the end of the 15th century marked by social upheaval, the spread of the Black Death, and the transition towards the Renaissance.