During a televised political debate,the Republican and Democratic candidates each argued that the results of a recent public opinion poll supported their party's platform regarding sexual harassment. Because both candidates saw the information as supporting their belief,it is clear that both were victims of

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The scenario describes how both candidates were selectively attending to information that confirmed their pre-existing beliefs about sexual harassment. This is a clear example of confirmation bias, where people seek out and interpret information in a way that fits their preconceived notions.

During a Televised Political Debate,the Republican and Democratic Candidates Each