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The Tendency to Focus More on Evidence That Confirms Rather

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The tendency to focus more on evidence that confirms rather than refutes one's expectations is called ____.


Definitions:

Self-Discrepancy Theory

A theory that explores how differences between one's actual, ideal, and ought selves affect emotional states.

Self-Schemas

Cognitive representations of ourselves that help to organize and guide the processing of self-relevant information.

Social Comparison

The process of evaluating oneself by comparison with others, often to assess one's abilities or opinions.

Social Comparison

The process by which individuals evaluate their own abilities, achievements, and conditions by making comparisons with others.

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