Asked by Elorah Stoner on Jun 17, 2024
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John remembers the one time that he changed his mind at the last minute and decided to not board the airplane-and it crashed. However, he has also remembered that he has flown on an airplane over 200 times, and even changed his plans on many occasions. None of those times the plane crashed. Based on his experience, John believes he gets premonitions regarding plane crashes. We could call the conclusions John has made about his flying experience as based on a(n) __________.
A) confirmation bias
B) insight and introspection
C) demand characteristics
D) an operational definition
Confirmation Bias
An inclination to look for, comprehend, prioritize, and bring to mind details in a way that affirms someone's preconceived notions or assumptions.
Premonitions
A feeling or intuition of a future event, especially one of significant importance, without a rational basis.
- Recognize and explain the role of biases in shaping perceptions and beliefs.
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Sahil KalraJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
John's belief that he gets premonitions regarding plane crashes is based on a confirmation bias. He is only remembering the one instance where his decision to not board saved him from a crash, and ignoring all the other times he flew without incident.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and explain the role of biases in shaping perceptions and beliefs.