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Question 4 • TCHS VV Psychology A - Elec

The tendency to search for information until finding something that matches one’s own feelings is referred to as _________ .

Answer
A
confirmation bias
B
overconfidence
C
belief bias
D
belief perseverance

Explanation

Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out or favor information that supports what you already feel or believe. Overconfidence means placing too much trust in your own judgment, while belief perseverance is holding onto a belief even after evidence challenges it. Therefore, the answer is confirmation bias.

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