When a person remembers or notices only things that back up his or her expectations and forgets the rest, he or she is experiencing the confirmation bias

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Psychology

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A. concept B. cognition C. heuristic D. algorithm

Psychology

Based on Module Seven, who is most likely a conscientious introvert?

A. Taylor-a morning person B. Bashir-an evening person C. Garth-tends not to remember dreams D. Tom-has chronic nightmares

Psychology

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a. improve; greater closeness toward their parents after moving out b. deteriorate; greater distance from their parents after moving out c. become worse; a desire to be separated from their parents d. do not change; neutral feelings about being separated from the parents

Psychology