The Tendency to Look for Information That Supports One's Own

question 225

Multiple Choice

The tendency to look for information that supports one's own belief is called __________.

• A) the principle of falsifiability
• B) confirmation bias
• C) criterion validity
• D) volunteer bias

Construct and interpret various graphical representations of data including histograms, box plots, and bar graphs.

Understand the concepts of variability within data sets, including variance and standard deviation.

Determine the appropriate measures of central tendency and dispersion for different types of data.

Understand and apply the concepts of skewness in the distribution of data.

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Definitions:

Self-Determination

The process by which a person controls their own life, often associated with the principle that patients have the right to make their own healthcare decisions.

Informed Consent

A process by which a patient voluntarily confirms their willingness to undergo a particular medical intervention, after being informed of all the risks, benefits, and alternatives.

Privacy

The right of individuals to keep their personal information and life away from public scrutiny and to control the distribution and use of that information.

Justice

entails the fair and equitable treatment of individuals in accordance with moral rightness and law.