What does the term ‘confirmation bias’ refer to?

A. The tendency to seek out information that contradicts beliefs
B. The inclination to favor information that confirms existing beliefs
C. The error of assuming correlation implies causation
D. The tendency to make decisions based on first impressions

Answer: The inclination to favor information that confirms existing beliefs


Additional Information: Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one's preconceptions.


Subjects: Psychology