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confirmation bias
/kɑːnfɚmˈeɪʃən bˈaɪəs/
/kɒnfəmˈeɪʃən bˈaɪəs/
Confirmation bias
01
the tendency to focus on or believe information that supports what one already thinks, while ignoring information that goes against it
Examples
Confirmation bias can affect how someone judges evidence.
People often show confirmation bias when reading news online.
