Match each definition with the appropriate term.
-the tendency to look for or pay attention only to information that supports one's own belief
A)hindsight bias
B)confirmation bias
C)heuristic
D)mental set
E)algorithm

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to only search for or pay attention to information that supports one's belief, while ignoring or dismissing information that contradicts it.

Answer: C
 A heuristic is a mental shortcut or "rule of thumb" that helps us to make decisions quickly, but can sometimes lead to errors or biases.

Answer: D
 Mental set is the tendency to approach problems in a certain way, based on past experiences, which can lead to difficulty finding new solutions.

Answer: E
 An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem, which guarantees a correct solution but may not always be the most efficient method.

Answer: A
 Hindsight bias is the tendency, after an event has occurred, to believe that we would have predicted or expected the outcome, even when we had no actual basis for doing so.

Match Each Definition with the Appropriate Term