Confirmation bias

Confirmation bias is a cognitive bias that leads individuals to favor information that confirms their preexisting beliefs or hypotheses while disregarding or minimizing information that contradicts them. This phenomenon can manifest in various ways, including: 1. **Selective Exposure**: People may seek out information sources that align with their views and avoid those that challenge them. 2. **Interpretation Bias**: When evaluating ambiguous evidence, individuals might interpret it in a way that supports their existing beliefs.