Consider the Following Research Question: "Have No-Fault Divorce Laws Increased

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Multiple Choice

Consider the following research question: "Have no-fault divorce laws increased the rate of divorce in the United States?" This question is most likely to be asked by

• A)a personality psychologist.
• B)a sociologist.
• C)a social psychologist.
• D)a philosopher.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Bias

Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, often leading to statistical errors in decision-making.

Mental Accounting

A concept in behavioral economics that refers to the different values people place on money, based on subjective criteria, affecting economic decision-making.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, often leading to statistical errors.