Multiple Choice
According to the text, the best thing you can do to test your ideas is to attempt to disprove them. But people don't often do this because of a phenomenon known as ________.
A) convergent thinking
B) the belief bias
C) a mental set
D) the confirmation bias
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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