Only Recognizing Evidence to Fit One's Theory Is the Definition

question 40

Multiple Choice

Only recognizing evidence to fit one's theory is the definition of:

• A)cognitive dissonance.
• B)belief perseverance.
• C)selective information processing.
• D)confirmatory bias.

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Definitions:

Ultimate Concern

The fundamental issue or overarching priority that drives an individual's actions or beliefs.

Ownership

The act, state, or right of possessing something, which can refer to tangible property or intangible qualities such as owning one's actions.

Being

The existence or essence of a person, often considered in terms of consciousness, identity, and the nature of existence.

Ultimate Concern

A term describing something that is of utmost importance or the deepest value to an individual, often referring to existential or philosophical concerns.