People interpret evidence to confirm beliefs they already hold.This statement is an example of which of the following systematic mistakes that people make?

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This statement reflects confirmation bias, where people seek out or interpret evidence in a way that confirms their existing beliefs. Option A, overconfidence bias, refers to the tendency of people to be overconfident in their abilities or knowledge. Option B, availability bias, is the tendency to give too much weight to a small number of vivid observations. While both biases are common, they are not reflected in the statement provided.

People Interpret Evidence to Confirm Beliefs They Already Hold