Wu believes that some murderers truly love their own children; he also believes that all who truly love their own children are effective parents. Wu's negative attitude toward murderers is so strong, however, that he finds it very difficult to accept the logical conclusion that some murderers are effective parents. His difficulty best illustrates:

a. overconfidence.
b. the framing effect.
c. confirmation bias.
d. the availability heuristic.
e. belief bias.

Answer: e. belief bias.

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The teachers in Melissa's high school are relatively inexperienced and not many of them are certified in their subjects. Absenteeism is high, and classes are often disrupted. It is likely that Melissa's school

A) has a high proportion of students from low income families. B) has a larger than average student enrollment. C) has lower than average achievement scores. D) All of the above.

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