What is the term for the tendency to fill in gaps of missing information by assuming that what we don't know is consistent with what we already know?
A)selective perception
B)paralanguage
C)closure
D)defensive bias

Question

What is the term for the tendency to fill in gaps of missing information by assuming that what we don't know is consistent with what we already know?
A)selective perception  
B)paralanguage  
C)closure  
D)defensive bias

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The term for the tendency to fill in gaps of missing information by assuming that what we don't know is consistent with what we already know is called closure.

What Is the Term for the Tendency to Fill in Gaps