The Human Tendency to Choose Information to Examine and Support

question 39

Multiple Choice

The human tendency to choose information to examine and support a view they already hold and ignore data that might refute their hypothesis is known as a ________.

• A)confirmation bias
• B)optimism bias
• C)choice-supportive bias
• D)distinction bias

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