When People Seek Information to Support Their Point of View

question 2

Multiple Choice

When people seek information to support their point of view and discount data that do not, they are subject to ________ bias. For example, Rick uses the fact that his commute is now shorter to confirm his belief that there are fewer cars on the road. However, Rick is not accounting for the fact that he recently took over the graveyard shift, and that traffic is always lighter at night and in the wee hours of the morning.

• A) blind
• B) overconfidence
• C) confirmation
• D) representativeness
• E) framing

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Definitions:

Sense Of Equity

The feeling or perception of fairness and justice within interpersonal and societal relationships.

Achievement Need

This refers to an individual's need for success, accomplishment, and setting and achieving challenging goals.

Moderately Difficult Goals

Objectives that are challenging yet achievable, often motivating individuals to perform better.

Periodic Feedback

Regular and systematic provision of evaluative information on performance or progress, intended to guide future improvements.