When Decision Makers Seek Out Information That Reaffirms Their Past

question 140

Multiple Choice

When decision makers seek out information that reaffirms their past choices and discount information that contradicts past judgments, they are exhibiting ________.

• A)availability bias
• B)selective perception
• C)self-serving bias
• D)confirmation bias
• E)the anchoring effect

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Definitions:

Pro-Soviet Government

Governments or political regimes that were aligned with or supportive of the Soviet Union during the Cold War, often influenced by communist ideology.

Dumbarton Oaks

The site in Washington, D.C., where discussions were held in 1944 that led to the creation of the United Nations.

United Nations Organization

An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries worldwide.

Allies

Refers to countries or entities that cooperate militarily or politically during a conflict. Usually refers to the Allied powers in World War I or World War II.