_____ Is What MOST Likely Plays a Role in the Acceptance

question 238

Multiple Choice

_____ is what MOST likely plays a role in the acceptance of the "fake news" that fills social media feeds, and the rejection of fact-checkers who refute it, when it validates what was originally believed.

• A) Confirmation bias
• B) The availability heuristic
• C) Framing
• D) The representativeness heuristic

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Reef

A structure formed in shallow waters by the growth and deposit of marine organisms such as corals and calcareous algae, providing diverse habitats for marine life.

Transform Fault

A type of fault where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often causing earthquakes.

Transform Fault

A type of fault where two tectonic plates slide horizontally past each other, typically associated with seismic activity.

Mid-ocean Ridge

An underwater mountain range, formed by plate tectonics, where new oceanic crust is created by volcanic activity.