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The search for positive evidence only is labeled the __________.
 
  a. confirmation bias
  b. Pollyanna effect
  c. overconfidence error
  d. anti-negativity tendency

Question 2

In reasoning, the tendency to search for evidence that confirms a conclusion is called __________.
 
  a. confirmation bias
  b. insight
  c. counterfactual reasoning
  d. availability heuristic


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tuwy

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


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Reply 2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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