Attribution Theory and Person Perception

AP Psychology· difficulty 4/5

In social cognition, confirmation bias means we

  • A

    Forget previously learned stereotypes about social groups

  • B

    Actively seek out information that disconfirms our beliefs

  • C

    Recall information about others in a random pattern

  • D

    Notice and remember information that confirms our beliefs about others

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Explanation

Reinforces stereotypes and prejudice.

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