A Respondent's Tendency to Choose an Alternative Merely Because It

question 89

Multiple Choice

A respondent's tendency to choose an alternative merely because it occupies a certain position on the page or in a list is called ________.

• A) structured bias
• B) random bias
• C) order bias
• D) systematic bias
• E) list bias

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Definitions:

Overestimating

The cognitive bias of appraising a situation or an outcome as being more likely or significant than it actually is.

Beck's Cognitive

A therapeutic approach developed by Aaron T. Beck, focusing on identifying and challenging negative thinking patterns to treat psychological disorders.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Beck's Cognitive

A therapeutic approach developed by Aaron T. Beck that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns to alter behavior and emotions.