The Tendency to Look for Supportive Evidence Rather Than Actively

question 84

Multiple Choice

The tendency to look for supportive evidence rather than actively seeking out contradictory evidence is known as

• A)the availability heuristic.
• B)the hindsight bias.
• C)the confirmation bias.
• D)belief perseverance.

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Definitions:

Rectus Abdominis

A major muscle in the abdomen, known as the "six pack," responsible for flexing the lumbar spine and stabilizing the pelvic and lower back region.

External Oblique

A muscle located on the lateral and anterior parts of the abdomen, involved in trunk rotation and lateral flexion of the spine.

Orbicularis Oculi

A circular muscle around the eye socket that allows for blinking, winking, and squinting.

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the neck that acts to flex and rotate the head, named for its attachment points at the sternum, clavicle, and mastoid process of the temporal bone.