When a Person Remembers or Notices Only Things That Confirm

question 196

Multiple Choice

When a person remembers or notices only things that confirm his or her expectations and forgets the rest, he or she is experiencing

• A)the Barnum Effect.
• B)the fallacy of positive instances.
• C)the astrologer's dilemma.
• D)uncritical acceptance.

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Definitions:

Affiliation

The connection or association of an individual with a group or organization.

Stereotyping

The act of ascribing specific behaviors, abilities, or attributes to individuals solely based on their membership in a particular social group.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment formed without adequate knowledge or justification, often based on stereotypes.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment without sufficient knowledge, often leading to stereotyping and discrimination based on characteristics such as race, gender, and age.