Students were asked to figure out the rule used to devise the three-number sequence 2-4-6. After generating sets of three numbers to learn whether their sets met the rule, they typically convinced themselves of the wrong rule. Their errors best illustrate the impact of

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The students' errors illustrate confirmation bias, as they tend to seek out information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs or hypotheses about the rule, rather than testing alternative possibilities.

Students Were Asked to Figure Out the Rule Used to Devise