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.

Explain the role of social learning in gender development.

Evaluate factors contributing to the recent decrease in teenage pregnancies.

Discuss motivations and implications of choosing singlehood.

Understand the biological, psychoanalytic, social learning, and cognitive approaches to gender development and apply them to practical examples.

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Definitions:

Differing Agendas

Situations where individuals or groups have objectives or priorities that do not align with one another.

Chief Executive Officer

The top executive in a corporation or institution, in charge of making significant business decisions and overseeing all operations.

Nonprofit Organization

An entity that operates for the public or societal benefit, rather than to earn profits for owners or shareholders.

Modify Existing Ideas

The process of adjusting, adapting, or changing current concepts or proposals to create new or improved outcomes.