The tendency to attach more weight to evidence that supports our viewpoint is known as

A. confirmation bias.
B. negativity bias.
C. belief bias.
D. availability bias.


Answer: A

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Which of the following statements has primarily cognitive meaning?

A) Most TV shows are boring. B) These orchids are gorgeous. C) I hate turnips. D) Big business can't be trusted. E) The capital of Nevada is Carson City.

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To be applicable morals should be capable of being

a) agreed upon by everyone. b) agreed upon by a select few. c) agreed upon by no one. d) agreed upon by some and taught to others.

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INSTRUCTIONS: Use an ordinary truth table to answer the following problems. Construct the truth table as per the instructions in the textbook. Given the pair of statements: (H • J) ? (N • J) and (N ? H) ? ? J These statements are:

A) Contradictory. B) Valid. C) Logically equivalent. D) Consistent. E) Inconsistent.

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