When Quang Couldn't Find His Wallet,he Began to Wonder About

question 101

Multiple Choice

When Quang couldn't find his wallet,he began to wonder about his roommate's honesty.Although Quang later recalled that he had left his wallet in the glove compartment of his car,he continued to doubt his roommate's honesty.Quang's irrational thinking best illustrates

• A) confirmation bias.
• B) an algorithm.
• C) belief perseverance.
• D) framing.

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