Which of the Following About Bias Is True

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following about bias is true?

• A)It involves beliefs or ideas held on the basis of current evidence rather than conviction.
• B)It encourages you to accept positive evidence that supports your existing beliefs only if they are true)and reject negative evidence that does not support your beliefs.
• C)It is like a filter on your perceptions,thoughts,and ideas.
• D)It makes you likely to reject positive support for opposing beliefs and accept negative evidence only if they are true).
• E)In a biased frame of mind,you are inclined to pay attention to information.

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Definitions:

Environment of Uncertainty

Circumstances or situations where the outcomes, risks, or effects are unpredictable and lack clarity.

Action Alternatives

Refers to different strategies or courses of action that an organization or individual might choose to address a particular problem or situation.

Cognitive Styles

The ways individuals deal with information while making decisions.

Higher-level Managers

Managers who operate at the top echelons of an organization, focusing on strategic decision-making and organizational direction.