Answer:- The answer is (B) Confirmation bias. Confirmation bias indicates the in

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The answer is (B) Confirmation bias.

Confirmation bias indicates the interpretation of information in a way that confirms individual's or group's beliefs. It usually does not represent balanced evaluation of information or consideration of facts, but rather the tendency to search out information to support one's own biases. The result of this type of thinking is that people avoid evidence especially when it is contrary to their beliefs.

This overriding sense of confidence can sometimes lead to further self-deception. Whenever conflict exists between groups, confirmation cause entrenching of divisions, and in some cases, extremism because it cause the inability of group members to rationally and effectively consider and evaluate opposing sides and consider why a held position or belief may be wrong.

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30) is a tendency to search for information that reaffirms individuals' own beliefs, thus entrenching them further in their own prejudices. A) Attenuation bias B) Confirmation bias C) Attentional bias D) Negativity bias Extra Credit!!! 5 Points

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