(Passage 1) What is confirmation bias?
Confirmation Bias Paired Text Set quiz

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Hollie Ikner
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A tendency to seek out information that challenges one's beliefs.
A cognitive bias that leads individuals to favor information that aligns with their existing beliefs.
The ability to remember all information equally, regardless of its source.
A process of verifying facts through extensive research.
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(Passage 1) Which of the following is an example of confirmation bias?
Watching news from a variety of sources to get a balanced view.
Ignoring evidence that contradicts your belief that a friend is unreliable.
Changing your mind based on new information.
Conducting a scientific experiment with an open mind.
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(Passage 1) According to the passage, how does confirmation bias affect relationships?
It helps people remember all positive experiences with others.
It can cause individuals to overlook their own biases.
It can lead to misinterpretations of a partner's actions.
It prevents people from forming strong opinions about others.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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(Passage 1) What does the "echo chamber effect" refer to in the context of confirmation bias?
Listening to multiple viewpoints.
Seeking out and reinforcing one's own opinions.
Challenging personal beliefs regularly.
Engaging in debates with people who disagree with you.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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(Passage 1) Why is it important to understand confirmation bias?
It helps in remembering all information correctly.
It leads to stronger friendships and relationships.
It influences decision-making and perception.
It ensures that all perspectives are equally valid.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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(Passage 2) How does confirmation bias affect scientific research?
It leads to the discovery of new and accurate information.
It helps scientists design unbiased experiments.
It can cause researchers to favor data that supports their hypothesis.
It ensures that all research is thoroughly peer-reviewed.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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(Passage 2) What historical example of confirmation bias in science is mentioned in the passage?
The development of the theory of evolution.
The belief in spontaneous generation.
The acceptance of the heliocentric model of the solar system.
The discovery of the structure of DNA.
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