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ap lang vocab 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| confirmation bias | a tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions and to ignore or distort contradictory evidence |
| bandwagon effect | a shift in electoral support to the candidate whom public opinion polls report as the front-runner |
| wishful thinking | convincing yourself that something is true simply because you want it to be true |
| framing bias | the tendency of decision makers to be influenced by the way a situation or problem is presented to them |
| clustering illusion | tendency to see patterns in random events |
| gambler's fallacy | the belief that the odds of a chance event increase if the event hasn't occurred recently |
| halo effect | tendency of an interviewer to allow positive characteristics of a client to influence the assessments of the client's behavior and statements |
| illusory superiority | the tendency to view oneself as superior to others |
| syllogism (deductive reasoning) | a form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion |
| self-serving bias | a readiness to perceive oneself favorably |
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