The Tendency to Search for Information That Supports Our Preconceptions

question 86

Multiple Choice

The tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions is called

• A) the availability heuristic.
• B) confirmation bias.
• C) framing.
• D) overconfidence.

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Definitions:

1950s

A decade marked by post-World War II recovery, the beginning of the Cold War, and significant cultural and technological advancements.

Out-Of-Wedlock Birthrates

The frequency of births occurring to parents who are not legally married to each other.

Unmarried Black Women

Women of African descent who are not married, highlighting their social, economical, and personal contexts.

Married Black Women

Women of African descent who are legally married, focusing on their specific socio-cultural experiences and challenges.