confirmation bias
con
kɑ:n
kaan
fir
fər
fēr
ma
ˈmeɪ
mei
tion
ʃən
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bias
baɪəs
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British pronunciation
/kɒnfəmˈeɪʃən bˈaɪəs/

Definition & Meaning of "confirmation bias"in English

Confirmation bias
01

the tendency to focus on or believe information that supports what one already thinks, while ignoring information that goes against it

example
Examples
Confirmation bias can affect how someone judges evidence.
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