Question

Which of the following is true regarding the confirmation bias? a. It is a bias toward seeking to confirm our hypotheses and our view of the world. b. It may lead us to ignore disconfirming evidence. c. It may lead us to dismiss disconfirming evidence d. All of the above 7. Consider a simple experiment using an alley maze using one of three different reinforcement schedules (Schedule A, B, or C). What is the independent variable in this experiment? a. number of incorrect responses b. running speed c. reinforcement schedule (A, B, or C). d. the cumulative number of responses 8. For the same experiment described in the previous question, what is the dependent variable? a. number of incorrect responses b. running speed c. reinforcement schedule (A, B, or C). d. the cumulative number of responses 9. The nervous system consists of two kinds of cells, neurons and _____ a. axon cells b. dendrite cells c. geon cells d. glial cells

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6. The correct answer is Option D. All of the above are true regarding confirmation bias.

7. The correct answer is Option C. The reinforcement schedule is the independent variable.

8. The correct answer is Option B. Running speed is the dependent variable.

9. The correct answer is Option D. It also consists of glial cells.