A Form of Selective Perception, the __________ Involves Seeking Only

question 90

Multiple Choice

A form of selective perception, the __________ involves seeking only those cues in a situation that support a preexisting opinion.

• A) documentation trap
• B) confirmation error
• C) validation pitfall
• D) authentication trap
• E) affirmation pitfall

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Definitions:

Specialization

The practice of focusing on a limited scope of activities, goods, or services to gain a comparative advantage in production or service delivery.

Exchange

The act of giving one thing and receiving another in return, particularly in terms of goods, services, or other valuables in a market setting.

Production Possibilities Frontier

A curve depicting all maximum output possibilities for two or more goods given a set of inputs (resources, labor, etc.).

International Trade

The exchange of goods and services between countries, allowing nations to expand their markets and access goods that are not produced domestically.