Suppose You Are Asked to Write a Newspaper Article on a Controversial

Multiple Choice

Suppose you are asked to write a newspaper article on a controversial political topic and you want to make sure you are not influenced by the confirmation bias.Which of the following should you do in order to avoid this bias?

A) Focus mainly on evidence that you find on your favorite news Web site.
B) Place equal importance on evidence that supports and contradicts your own beliefs.
C) Focus mainly on evidence that supports your own beliefs, since it is the most accurate research.
D) Place equal importance on evidence you find online and in textbooks.