Understanding Confirmation Bias

What is a common mistake students make when researching a topic?

• They ignore all evidence.

• They focus only on evidence that supports their beliefs.

• They rely solely on expert opinions.

• They consider all available information.

What was the main finding of Peter Watson's experiment on confirmation bias?

• Participants easily identified the rule.

• Participants ignored the experimenter's feedback.

• Participants tested a variety of hypotheses.

• Participants only tested hypotheses that confirmed their beliefs.

How can confirmation bias affect views on social issues?

• It leads to considering multiple perspectives.

• It reinforces pre-existing beliefs without considering alternatives.

• It encourages open-mindedness.

• It promotes unbiased decision-making.

Why is it important to consider alternative explanations in research?

• To confirm one's own beliefs.

• To avoid being swayed by biased information.

• To simplify the research process.

• To rely on popular opinions.

What is a benefit of thoroughly researching all aspects of a topic?

• It limits the knowledge gained.

• It prevents any change in perspective.

• It helps persuade others with informed arguments.

• It reinforces existing biases.