Which of the following describes confirmation bias?
a. Believing the event you just experienced was predictable
b. Focusing on information that supports your existing beliefs
c. Focusing on a single piece of information when making a decision
d. Stereotyping someone or something unintentionally
b. Focusing on information that supports your existing beliefs
Focusing on information that supports your existing beliefs, is an example of confirmation bias.
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Longitudinal studies of individuals who have personality disorders have found that . . .
a. Most individuals develop more symptoms as they age b. About 4% become completely asymptomatic by age 55 c. Most individuals show a lessening of symptoms as they age d. Most individuals become free of one disorder but soon acquire a different disorder
Which instrument to assess competency uses hypothetical situations, in order to measure the defendant's understanding?
A. Hare Revised Psychopathy Checklist B. Competence Assessment Instrument C. Georgia Court Competency Test D. MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool-Criminal Adjudication
_____________ are sensitive to the different wavelengths of light, which is what allows us to detect color. ______________ do not detect color, but can work under low light conditions
A) Foveae; Retinas B) Retinas; Foveae C) Cones; Rods D) Rods; Cones