The Tendency to Prefer Information That Validates What a Person

question 169

Multiple Choice

The tendency to prefer information that validates what a person believed in the first place is called:

• A) critical thinking.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) common sense.
• D) belief perseverance.

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Definitions:

Adenine

A purine nucleobase used in forming nucleotides of the nucleic acids DNA and RNA.

Nitrogenous Rings

Structures found in organic compounds where nitrogen atoms are part of a cyclic arrangement.

Genetic Changes

Alterations in the DNA sequence of an organism, which can lead to variations in physical traits and behaviors.

Metabolic Enzymes

Proteins that act as catalysts in the biochemical reactions of metabolism, speeding up chemical processes in the cells.