Cassie's mom asked her if she thought her boyfriend was cheating on her. Cassie replied that Nathan would never cheat on her and her mother should mind her own business. Cassie's inability to suspect Nathan of cheating demonstrates the concept of _____.

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The concept of truth bias refers to our tendency to believe that other people are telling the truth, particularly those we are close to or have a positive relationship with. Cassie's response suggests that she has a truth bias towards Nathan and is therefore unable to consider the possibility of him cheating on her.

Cassie's Mom Asked Her If She Thought Her Boyfriend Was