We are eager to verify our beliefs but less inclined to seek evidence that might disprove them.This phenomenon is called the:

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or values, while giving disproportionately less consideration to alternative possibilities. This bias can lead to an over-reliance on information that supports our beliefs, while dismissing contradictory evidence.

We Are Eager to Verify Our Beliefs but Less Inclined