_____ is a tendency to ignore information that conflicts with prior belief and focus on information that is consistent with that belief.
A) Discrimination
B) Stereotypes
C) Confirmation bias
D) Racism

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Confirmation bias is the psychological tendency to pay more attention to information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, while ignoring or undervaluing information that contradicts them.

_____ Is a Tendency to Ignore Information That Conflicts with Prior