Confirmation Bias Is…

question 27

Multiple Choice

Confirmation bias is…

• A) the tendency to judge an argument on the basis of whether we already agree with its conclusion, rather than on the evidence.
• B) the tendency to decide an issue on the basis of emotions.
• C) the tendency to look harder for evidence that supports our view than for evidence that counts against our view.
• D) the tendency to notice evidence that supports our view while not even noticing evidence that goes against it.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Response

The mental reactions or thought processes elicited in an individual as a result of exposure to communication or information.

Recall

The ability to retrieve and access information or memories from the past.

Tangible Results

Outcomes or benefits of an action or process that can be seen, touched, or measured physically.

Factual Communication

The exchange of information that is based strictly on objective facts and evidence, without the influence of personal feelings or opinions.