Which of the Following Phrases Is Best Described by This

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phrases is best described by this definition: Biases toward conflict, toward the new and shocking, toward a narrative structure and toward expediency?

• A) cognitive biases
• B) cognitive errors
• C) biases in professional journalism
• D) heuristic devices
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Visual Cortex

The visual cortex is the part of the brain that processes visual information, enabling the perception of shapes, colors, and motion.

Mirror System

A network of neurons in the brain that is thought to be involved in understanding the actions of others, empathy, and learning through imitation.

Lack of Empathy

A deficiency in the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, often resulting in difficulties in social interactions and relationships.

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum of the brain, involved in various high-level brain functions such as thought, memory, and action.