In a Demonstration, a Teacher Asked a Group of Students

Multiple Choice

In a demonstration, a teacher asked a group of students to rate the accuracy of their horoscopes for the day. Though the teacher said the horoscopes were matched to astrological signs, she secretly gave everyone a horoscope reading, "Some tasks will take longer than expected today, but you will feel supported by friends." Which of the following would explain why most students rated this horoscope as accurate?

A) Strong validity
B) Confirmation bias
C) Latent content
D) Rationalization