The Tendency to Look for or Pay Attention Only to Information

question 11

Multiple Choice

The tendency to look for or pay attention only to information that supports one's own belief is called

• A)mental set.
• B)confirmation bias.
• C)stereotype threat.
• D)mindlessness.

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Definitions:

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