The tendency to seek out information that supports our current beliefs is called ______.

a. a believability effect
b. a content effect
c. a confirmation bias
d. syllogistic reasoning


c. a confirmation bias

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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