Confirmatory Bias Refers To

question 38

Multiple Choice

Confirmatory bias refers to:

• A)when a specific suspect has been fixated upon and investigators ignore other possibilities.
• B)when it is confirmed that the prosecution is biased against the suspect.
• C)when a confirmation of racial bias is pending.
• D)none of these describe the concept.

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Definitions:

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Social Learning Theory

A theory that proposes individuals learn behaviors and social cues through observation and imitation of others, along with the effects of rewards and punishments.

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Behavior intended to harm or intimidate others.

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