The Confirmation Bias Refers to the Tendency to

question 203

Multiple Choice

The confirmation bias refers to the tendency to

• A) search for information that supports our preconceptions.
• B) judge the likelihood of events on the basis of how easily we can remember examples of them.
• C) overestimate the accuracy of our beliefs and judgments.
• D) make judgments in a very inefficient,time-consuming fashion.

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Definitions:

Shares

Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset that provide for an equal distribution in any profits, if any are declared, in the form of dividends.

Incorporation Fees

Charges associated with the legal process of forming a corporation, including filing necessary documents with the government.

Common Stock

Common stock signifies ownership in a corporation, granting holders a vote in corporate matters and a portion of the company's earnings via dividends.

Treasury

The department within a government or corporation responsible for managing monetary assets and debt obligations.