Sid Believes His Dreams Forecast the Future

question 68

Multiple Choice

Sid believes his dreams forecast the future.He describes all the dreams that came true in the last month.His friend Joey asks him about all the times his dreams did not come true.Sid's tendency to remember the times his dreams came true and forget the times they did not is known as

• A) the confirmation bias.
• B) the Barnum Effect.
• C) the observer effect.
• D) critical thinking.

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Definitions:

Validity

The degree to which an idea, inference, or measurement is grounded in reality and aligns precisely with the actual world.

Decision

The act of making a choice among alternatives or forming an opinion after consideration.

Test Of Experience

An examination or assessment that gauges a person's knowledge or skills based on their real-world experiences.

Interpretation

The act of explaining or determining the meaning of something, such as a text, a piece of art, or data, often involving personal judgment or knowledge.