Because she believes that boys are naughtier than girls,Mrs.Zumpano,a second-grade teacher,watches boys more closely than she watches girls for any signs of misbehavior.Mrs.Zumpano's surveillance strategy best illustrates
A) the availability heuristic.
B) confirmation bias.
C) framing.
D) belief perseverance.

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Mrs. Zumpano's behavior is an example of confirmation bias because she is selectively paying attention to information that confirms her pre-existing belief that boys are naughtier than girls. This bias can influence her perception and interpretation of the behavior of boys and girls in her class.

Because She Believes That Boys Are Naughtier Than Girls,Mrs