The tendency to falsely attribute human qualities to nonhuman animals is called
A)metacognition.
B)confirmation bias.
C)anthropodenial.
D)anthropomorphism.

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Anthropomorphism is the tendency to attribute human-like qualities to nonhuman animals. Metacognition refers to the ability to think about one’s own thinking. Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one’s pre-existing beliefs. Anthropodenial, on the other hand, refers to the failure to recognize the human-like qualities of nonhuman animals.

The Tendency to Falsely Attribute Human Qualities to Nonhuman Animals