________ Is the Tendency for People to Pay Attention Only

question 198

Multiple Choice

________ is the tendency for people to pay attention only to evidence that supports their beliefs.

• A) The availability heuristic
• B) Confirmation bias
• C) Hindsight bias
• D) Mental set

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Definitions:

Nature-nurture Issue

The debate surrounding the relative contributions of genetic inheritance (nature) and environmental factors (nurture) to human development and behavior.

Natural Selection

In evolutionary biology, a procedure where life forms more effectively adjusted to their habitat are more apt to thrive and reproduce at a greater rate.

Charles Darwin

A British naturalist best known for his contributions to the science of evolution and the theory of natural selection.

Evolution

The method through which various types of living beings are believed to have evolved and varied from ancient predecessors throughout Earth's history.