The Tendency to Look for Information That Supports One's Own

question 141

Multiple Choice

The tendency to look for information that supports one's own belief is called

• A) the principle of falsifiability.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) criterion validity.
• D) volunteer bias.
• E) expectation bias.

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Definitions:

Ethnic Self-conception

This refers to the way individuals understand and identify themselves in terms of their ethnicity, including the recognition of shared culture, history, and ancestry.

Cultural Differences

The variation in social norms, values, customs, and practices observed among groups of people from different backgrounds.

Behavioral Differences

Variations in actions and reactions among individuals or groups, often influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors.

Ethnic Groups

Communities or populations sharing a common culture, ancestry, language, or national origin.