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Unit 1 – Scientific Foundations of Psychology
Topic 1.3
What does the term "confirmation bias" refer to in psychological studies?
The propensity to forget information over time if not frequently recalled.
The likelihood of attributing personal actions to external factors rather than internal ones.
The inclination to perform better on tasks when being observed.
The tendency to seek out and favor information that confirms one's existing beliefs.
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