The process of seeking evidence that supports an existing position or opinion on a particular topic is called __________
a. personal bias
b. confirmation bias
c. belief perseverance
d. prejudicial bias
Answer: B
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a. illusory correlations. b. the jigsaw classroom. c. subtyping. d. self-fulfilling prophecies.
In 2007 in the U.S., the leading causes of death for young adults ages 25-44 were
a. cancer and heart disease b. homicide, suicide, and accidents c. accidents, cancer, and diseases of the heart d. diseases of the heart, diabetes mellitus, and cancer e. HIV infection and cancer
Rogers sees the current educational system as:
a. helpful to most students b. in need of radical reform c. a good one since it relies on the use of experts d. essentially poor since it relies too heavily on the participation of students
A z score is in a ______ units.
A. normal B. standard deviation C. population variance D. percentile