All of the Following Are True About Confirmation Bias EXCEPT

question 98

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true about confirmation bias EXCEPT which statement?

• A)It helps people expand their worldview.
• B)It often leads to inaccurate interpretations of new information.
• C)It enables people to maintain a consistent set of beliefs about the world.
• D)It allows people to seek new information that supports their worldview.

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