In the literature on stereotyping,_____ is defined as the tendency for people to see what they expect to see.Within the philosophy of science,this threat was first expressed by _____.
A)self-fulfilling prophecy;Sir Francis Bacon
B)perceptual confirmation;Sir Francis Bacon
C)self-fulfilling prophecy;René Descartes
D)perceptual confirmation;René Descartes

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Perceptual confirmation is defined as the tendency for people to see what they expect to see in the literature on stereotyping. This threat was first expressed by Sir Francis Bacon in the philosophy of science. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because although self-fulfilling prophecy is related to stereotyping, it does not refer to the tendency to see what is expected to be seen. Option C and D are incorrect because René Descartes did not express this threat in the philosophy of science.

In the Literature on Stereotyping,_____ Is Defined as the Tendency