Which Best Describes Confirmation Bias

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which best describes confirmation bias?

• A) a bias that confirms what we are feeling even in the face of contradictory information
• B) the tendency people have to seek, interpret and remember information that reinforces their egos
• C) searching for and interpreting information that does not support our story angle
• D) the tendency people have to seek, interpret and remember information that reinforces their preconceptions
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Developing Brain

Refers to the growth and maturation process of the brain from prenatal stages through childhood and adolescence.

Adrenal Glands

Small, triangular glands located on top of both kidneys that produce hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which help control heart rate, blood pressure, and other important bodily functions.

ADX Rats

ADX Rats are animals that have undergone adrenalectomy, a procedure where the adrenal glands are removed, often used in research to study the effects of adrenal hormones.

Corticosterone

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex, involved in stress responses, immune response regulation, and metabolism.