Which of the following cognitive biases refers to the fact that decision makers who have strong prior beliefs about the relationship between two variables tend to make decisions on the basis of these beliefs, even when presented with evidence that their beliefs are wrong?
A) Escalating commitment
B) Reasoning by analogy
C) Illusion of control
D) Prior hypotheses bias
E) Representativeness

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Prior hypotheses bias, also known as confirmation bias or confirmatory bias, is the tendency for decision-makers to favor information that supports their pre-existing beliefs or hypotheses, even when presented with evidence that contradicts them. This bias can lead to tunnel vision and the failure to consider alternative perspectives or ideas.

Which of the Following Cognitive Biases Refers to the Fact