Diana likes Anakia, a tent-making company. When she saw the latest ad for its tents, she could recall how sturdy and easy to use they were. However, she could not recall any flaws about them. This is an example of _____.
A) problem recognition
B) preference dispersion
C) information overload
D) source derogation
E) confirmation bias

Question

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Diana's inability to recall any flaws about Anakia's tents suggests that she may be suffering from confirmation bias, a cognitive bias where individuals tend to seek out and remember information that confirms their existing beliefs or attitudes, while ignoring or downplaying information that contradicts them.

Diana Likes Anakia, a Tent-Making Company