Emma has a tendency to recall evidence that confirms her hypothesis or viewpoint, but has a more difficult time recalling contrary evidence. Emma is demonstrating a phenomenon called __________.

A) confirmation bias
B) report bias
C) demand characteristics
D) confounds

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Emma is displaying confirmation bias, which is the tendency to seek or interpret information in a way that confirms preexisting beliefs, while ignoring or undervaluing evidence that contradicts those beliefs.

Emma has a tendency to recall evidence that confirms her hypothesis or viewpoint, but has a more difficult time recalling contrary evidence. Emma is demonstrating a phenomenon called __________.

A) confirmation bias
B) report bias
C) demand characteristics
D) confounds

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Emma has a tendency to recall evidence that confirms her hypothesis or viewpoint, but has a more difficult time recalling contrary evidence. Emma is demonstrating a phenomenon called __________.A) confirmation biasB) report biasC) demand characteristicsD) confounds

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Emma has a tendency to recall evidence that confirms her hypothesis or viewpoint, but has a more difficult time recalling contrary evidence. Emma is demonstrating a phenomenon called __________.

A) confirmation bias
B) report bias
C) demand characteristics
D) confounds