The Confirmation Bias Is the Tendency to Seek Out Evidence

question 125

True/False

The confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out evidence that confirms a claim or belief, while ignoring evidence that contradicts or undermines the claim or belief.

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Definitions:

Obligations

Duties or commitments that one is bound to carry out or fulfill.

Constraints

Limitations or restrictions that impact or regulate actions, processes, or developments.

Incompatible Biases

Prejudices or preconceived opinions that conflict with each other or with current situations.

Internal Attributions

The process of explaining someone's behavior based on internal characteristics such as personality, disposition, or attitude.