Scientists are trained to carefully observe and record any research outcomes that are inconsistent with their hypotheses.This practice most directly serves to reduce

A) the representativeness heuristic.
B) divergent thinking.
C) confirmation bias.
D) algorithms.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut used in decision making, where an individual relies on the similarity between the item in question and a category prototype.

Divergent Thinking

Expanding the number of possible problem solutions; creative thinking that diverges in different directions.