Attitudes introduce bias into perceptions and interpretations of political information because people tend to pay more attention and give more credence to sources and information that confirm rather than challenge their beliefs.

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Attitudes can lead to confirmation bias, where individuals favor information that aligns with their pre-existing beliefs and ignore or discredit information that contradicts them.

Attitudes Introduce Bias into Perceptions and Interpretations of Political Information