Sometimes police just look for evidence that implicates a suspect that has been identified by an eyewitness and stop investigating any other leads. This situation illustrates

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Confirmation bias occurs when individuals focus on evidence that supports their preconceptions or hypotheses while neglecting or undervaluing evidence that could refute them. In the scenario described, the police's focus on evidence that implicates a suspect identified by an eyewitness, to the exclusion of other leads, exemplifies confirmation bias.

Sometimes Police Just Look for Evidence That Implicates a Suspect