Melanie Is a Reporter

question 21

Multiple Choice

Melanie is a reporter.She is writing an article on a certain issue.She,however,has interviewed only those people who have the same opinion as she does on that particular issue.This is an example of ________ bias.

• A) attenuation
• B) distinction
• C) attentional
• D) confirmation

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Definitions:

Active Euthanasia

The deliberate action taken to end the life of a person suffering from an incurable or severe disease or condition, at their request or with their consent.

Passive Euthanasia

Allowing a person to die by withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatments, rather than by an active effort to cause death.

Quality-Of-Life

An individual's overall assessment of their well-being, encompassing both physical health and emotional satisfaction.

Mercy Killing

The act of ending the life of a person or animal in a painless or minimally painful way, for the purpose of relieving suffering, often debated ethically and legally.