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What is the term for the cognitive bias that leads individuals to remember information that confirms their preexisting beliefs?

A. Confirmation bias
B. Hindsight bias
C. Anchoring bias
D. Availability heuristic

Answer: Confirmation bias


Additional Information: Confirmation bias refers to the tendency to favor information that aligns with one's existing beliefs.


Subjects: Psychology

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