If President Obama Obtained Information That Did Not Support His

question 64

Multiple Choice

If President Obama obtained information that did not support his decision to continue negotiations with Iran over their alleged nuclear weapons program, and he dismissed that information as irrelevant, this would be an example of which concept?

• A) Bolstering
• B) Groupthink
• C) Unmotivated bias
• D) Cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

Social Inhibition

The tendency for individuals to perform differently, usually worse, when in the presence of others than when alone.

Distraction/Conflict Theory

A theory suggesting that the presence of conflicting stimuli or distractions can impair cognitive performance and decision-making processes.

Attentional Conflict

A cognitive process where an individual experiences difficulty in focusing on relevant stimuli due to competing irrelevant stimuli.

Collectivist

Describing cultures or individuals who prioritize group goals and interdependence over personal goals and independence.