Screening Out Information That Is Contrary to Our Values and Assumptions

question 33

Multiple Choice

Screening out information that is contrary to our values and assumptions is called:

• A) confirmation bias
• B) selective attention
• C) screening bias
• D) value-affirmation
• E) None of these is correct

Understand the factors contributing to income inequality.

Knowledge of how taxes and government transfers influence income distribution.

Analyze how income distribution impacts individuals' incentives in a market economy.

Recognize the impact of educational attainment on income levels.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain, facilitating communication between the brain and the rest of the body.

Medulla Oblongata

The medulla oblongata is a part of the brainstem that controls vital bodily functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Cerebral Aqueduct

A narrow channel within the brain that connects the third and fourth ventricles, allowing for the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in sleep and dreaming.