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Amanda is determined to legalize marijuana in her state. This is a controversial topic, and social ...

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Bernana:
Amanda is determined to legalize marijuana in her state. This is a controversial topic, and social scientists have debated the safety of marijuana. Amanda could go to the library and look up studies on both the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana. Instead, Amanda just reads the studies that support the legalization of marijuana.. Amanda is demonstrating ________.
◦ a mental set
◦ confirmation bias
◦ stereotype threat
◦ mindlessness

leeeep:
confirmation bias

Michelle Bartel:
Thank tou

Josette Barton:
Thank you

jacob2:
Thank you

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