Which of the Following Is an Implication of Having a Confirmation

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an implication of having a confirmation bias?

• A)New information is interpreted as consistent with an existing belief.
• B)It allows people to make accurate decisions more quickly.
• C)It interferes with our ability to accurately code and store information.
• D)It tends to produce mental set and functional fixedness.

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Definitions:

Withholding Allowance

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Taxable Income

The portion of an individual's or entity's income used to determine tax liability.

OASDI

Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance, a comprehensive federal benefits program that provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

Hospital Insurance

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