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    The Tendency to Believe Claims Because They Seem True or Because
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The Tendency to Believe Claims Because They Seem True or Because

Question 263

Question 263

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The tendency to believe claims because they seem true or because it would be nice if they were true is called


A) uncritical acceptance.
B) the confirmation bias.
C) "cherry picking."
D) falsification.

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