Which of the Following Is One Factor That Contributes to the Confirmation

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one factor that contributes to the confirmation bias?

• A)selective emotionality, which is the tendency to better remember information that is negative
• B)selective emotionality, which is the tendency to better remember information that is positive
• C)selective memory, which is the tendency to better remember information that supports our existing beliefs
• D)selective memory, which is the tendency to better remember information that goes against our existing beliefs

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Definitions:

Drought-Resistant Hybrid

A genetically modified or selectively bred plant variety that is able to survive and thrive in dry conditions.

Price-Taker Model

A market situation where individual firms are unable to influence the prices of goods or services they sell and must therefore accept the market price set by supply and demand forces.

Price-Taker Firm

A business that has no control over the market price of its products and must accept the prevailing market price.