What Term Do Psychologists Use to Describe Our Tendency to Search

question 139

Multiple Choice

What term do psychologists use to describe our tendency to search for evidence that supports our belief and to ignore evidence that might disprove it?

• A) confirmation bias
• B) convergent thinking
• C) availability bias
• D) representativeness bias
• E) mental set

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Definitions:

Physical Health

The condition of a person's body, including the absence of illness or injury, and the state of physical well-being.

Career Success

Achieving personal satisfaction and recognition in one's professional endeavours, often marked by promotions, achievements, and financial gain.

Negativity

A tendency to be overly critical, pessimistic, or generally negative in outlook, often affecting one's demeanor and interactions with others.

Cynicism

An attitude characterized by a general distrust of others' motives believing that humans are primarily motivated by self-interest.