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

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The phenomenon described in the statement is referred to as confirmation bias. It refers to the tendency to look for and favor information that confirms our existing beliefs, while ignoring or discounting evidence that contradicts them. This bias can lead to errors in judgment, as well as a lack of openness to new ideas and perspectives. The other options (false uniqueness effect, false consensus effect, and overconfidence bias) are related to cognitive biases but do not specifically refer to the tendency to seek out confirming evidence.

We Are Eager to Verify Our Beliefs but Less Inclined