The media contributes to our fear or concern over the safety of flying.Which statement is an example of the confirmation bias exhibited by the media in relation to flight safety?
A) While the media reports plane crashes and other emergency situations, it never reports how many safe flights occur in a given day.
B) The media supports an agenda that aims to reduce air travel.
C) News reports show a bias toward events that are unexpected and might represent Type I errors.
D) The expected relative-frequency probability of plane accidents is reflected in the news reports, although when converted to personal probabilities, we make errors in judgment.

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The statement "While the media reports plane crashes and other emergency situations, it never reports how many safe flights occur in a given day" exemplifies confirmation bias because it highlights one aspect of the safety of flying while ignoring the larger context of safe flights that occur daily. This creates a distorted view of the safety of flying, potentially leading to heightened fear or concern.

The Media Contributes to Our Fear or Concern Over the Safety