How Do We Define a Confirmation Bias

question 127

Multiple Choice

How do we define a confirmation bias?

• A) People's tendency to agree with others whose attitudes differs from theirs
• B) People's tendency to behave according to others' expectations
• C) People's tendency to seek, interpret, and create information that verifies existing beliefs
• D) People's tendency to reinterpret earlier information to make it more consistent with subsequent information

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Definitions:

Completion

A cognitive process that involves filling in missing information or gaps based on one's experiences and understanding of the world.

Interests

Personal preferences or areas of curiosity that attract an individual's attention and engagement, playing a significant role in motivation and life satisfaction.

Social Interest

A concept in psychology referring to an individual's inclination towards empathy, community feeling, and considering the welfare of others as a guiding principle.

Common Welfare

A concept referring to the overall health, happiness, and well-being of a group or society.