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Thinking, Problem-Solving, Judgments, and Decision-Making

AP Psychology· difficulty 4/5

Confirmation bias is the tendency to

  • A

    Ignore both supporting and contradicting evidence equally

  • B

    Weigh all available information by its statistical merit

  • C

    Actively seek out evidence that contradicts existing beliefs

  • D

    Seek and remember information that supports existing beliefs

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Explanation

Reinforces beliefs even when wrong; common in news consumption.

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