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Confirmation bias is the egocentric tendency that involves seeking out and interpreting information in a way that confirms our preexisting beliefs or values, while ignoring or discounting evidence that contradicts them. This bias can lead individuals to reinforce their existing beliefs rather than critically evaluating new information.

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The tendecy of an object to resist any change in its own motion know as?

The tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion is known as inertia.


What evidence was there to prove that the phlogiston pheory was correct?

1. I believe that theories can only be disproven, not proven. i.e. You create a theory and then you try to disprove it, if you can't then you can consider that theory to be true (convicing other people may be more difficult however). 2. I think the theory you describe is disproven as and todays equivalent is what we now know as 'oxidation'.


What are scientific reason to believe in ghost?

There is currently no scientific evidence to support the existence of ghosts. The phenomenon of ghosts falls under the realm of the supernatural, which is beyond the scope of scientific explanation as it cannot be tested or observed through empirical methods.


Which scientists do not believe in ghosts?

Many scientists do not believe in ghosts because there is no scientific evidence to support their existence. Ghosts are generally seen as a phenomenon that falls more into the realm of culture, folklore, and belief systems rather than scientific inquiry. Scientists prioritize evidence-based explanations for the world around us, which typically do not include supernatural entities like ghosts.


What is demonstrated egocentrism?

Egocentrism is when an individual has difficulty differentiating between their own perspective and the perspectives of others. This can result in a tendency to believe that others see the world in the same way they do, leading to challenges in understanding differing viewpoints and feelings of others.

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What does guilessness mean?

Gullibility is the tendency to believe things too readily, particularly without adequate evidence or due consideration. It refers to being easily deceived or tricked by others.


What does dredulity mean?

"Dredulity" is not a standard English word. It may be a misspelling or a rare or specialized term. If you meant "credulity," it refers to a tendency to believe something too easily, often without sufficient evidence or critical thinking.


What is uncritical?

The tendency to believe generally positive of flattering descriptions of oneself.


What evidence suggest that ghosts are imagined?

What evidence suggest ghosts are real? I believe that is the evidence.


What is uncritical acceptance?

The tendency to believe generally positive of flattering descriptions of oneself.


What is the medical term that you call it when you make up stories and believe that you are better and smarter than everyone else and you claim something is wrong with another person?

Narcissism. Egocentrism, or egocentric.


Why does ice form hexagonal crystals?

I believe this is due to the molecules' tendency to join at certain angles. Different atoms and molecules will have a tendency to join at different angles, and thus have the tendency to form different types of patterns.


There is a good number of people who believe that infidelity is a common tendency OR there are a good number of people who believe that infidelity is a common tendency Which is the right sentence?

You must keep in mind that people is plural for person; it is signifying that we are talking about more then just one person. Therefore, for your subject-verb agreement is correctly portrayed in the second model. "There are a good number of people who believe that infidelity is a common tendency."


Why do you believe what you believe?

I believe what I believe because of a combination of personal experiences, evidence, critical thinking, and reflection.


What is the tendency of matter to keep moving in the same direction called?

I believe this is known as inertia.


What is the tendency of people to cease sharing their opinions when they come to believe those opinions differ from the opinions of a majority of the population?

I'm afraid I don't understand the question. Do you mean "Why is it the tendency of...", or "What is it called when people have the tendency to..." ?Sorry I couldn't be of more help.


You do not want to change though you believe in evolution?

I do not ' believe ' in evolution, but I am convinced by the evidence.