Confirmation Bias Is

question 97

Multiple Choice

Confirmation bias is:

• A)a tendency to look for evidence that supports our theory and ignore evidence that contradicts it.
• B)a tendency to believe theories that have been confirmed by empirical data.
• C)a tendency to accept replicated studies but not accept studies that have not been replicated.
• D)a belief that bias exists in many studies that prevents them from being confirmed.

Recognize the legal and social efforts to control substance abuse.

Distinguish between different theories of addiction development.

Comprehend the role of cognitive-behavioral factors in addiction.

Discern the components and critiques of the moral model of addiction.

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