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a tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses
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Confirmation bias refers to the tendency of individuals to favor information that confirms their preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.
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People often fall victim to confirmation bias by only seeking out information that supports what they already believe.
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Confirmation bias is like having blinders on, only seeing what you want to see.
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In a world of confirmation bias, it's like wearing rose-colored glasses that only show you the positives.