The concept of the confirmation bias specifically assumes that we are most likely to believe

a. the scientific method as true.
b. information that agrees with our thinking.
c. information that refutes our thinking.
d. logical thinking.
e. mental sets.


b. information that agrees with our thinking.

Psychology

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a. ?1% b. ?5% c. ?10% d. ?15%

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Type A is to __________ as Type B is to __________

a. hurry up; fast pace. c. hurry up; relaxation. b. relaxation; hurry up. d. patient; impatient.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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