Our tendency to prove or validate beliefs that we already hold instead of looking for evidence to disprove our assumptions is referred to by the term ______________.

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Confirmation bias refers to the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. This can lead to a distorted understanding of reality and a failure to consider alternative explanations or evidence that contradicts one's assumptions.

Our Tendency to Prove or Validate Beliefs That We Already