A(n)________ Occurs When Decision Makers Seek Out Information That Reaffirms

question 39

Multiple Choice

A(n) ________ occurs when decision makers seek out information that reaffirms their past choices and discount information that contradicts past judgments.

• A)hindsight bias
• B)confirmation bias
• C)overconfidence bias
• D)self-serving bias

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Definitions:

Mid-Atlantic

A geographical term referring to the central region of the East Coast of the United States, typically including states like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and sometimes Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Social Interaction

The dynamic, reciprocal exchange of behaviors, attitudes, or information between people or groups.

Urban Centers

Cities or towns that serve as focal points of population, commerce, and culture, often characterized by higher population density, economic activities, and cultural facilities compared to surrounding areas.

Natural Increase

The growth in population resulting from the number of births being greater than the number of deaths, excluding migration.