The _____ Occurs When People Accept Only the Evidence That

question 143

Multiple Choice

The _____ occurs when people accept only the evidence that conforms to their conviction, rejecting or ignoring any evidence that does not

• A)confirmation bias
• B)fallacy of positive instances
• C)belief-bias effect
• D)overestimation effect

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Definitions:

Bits Per Second

A unit of measurement for data transmission speed in digital networks, indicating the number of binary digits transmitted per second.

Token

A special data packet used to pass data on a network.

Data Collisions

A phenomenon where two or more data packets transmitted at the same time on a network segment collide, causing a disruption in communication.

Ring Networks

A network configuration where each device is connected to two other devices, forming a circular data path.