Barbara Mostly Chooses to Watch News Programs That Support Her

question 13

Multiple Choice

Barbara mostly chooses to watch news programs that support her political beliefs while avoiding news programs that may disagree with her views.This is an example of the

• A) information bias.
• B) hindsight bias.
• C) misinformation effect.
• D) motivated confirmation bias.

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Definitions:

Blind Spot

An area in the visual field that lacks light-detecting photoreceptor cells, making it insensitive to light.

Ganglion Cells

Specialized neurons located in the retina that play a critical role in the visual system by transmitting image information from the photoreceptors to the brain.

Photoreceptor Cells

Specialized cells in the retina of the eye that respond to light, enabling vision by converting light into electrical signals.

Pupil

The opening in the center of the iris of the eye that controls how much light enters the eye.