A young adult believes that elderly people are terrible drivers. He never allows himself to be given a ride by anyone over age 55. This young adult will continue to believe that the elderly are poor drivers due, in part, to the effect of
a. demand characteristics.
b. a self-serving bias.
c. behavioral confirmation.
d. in-group bias.
Answer: c. behavioral confirmation.
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