Which of the following is NOT one of the ways identified in Chapter 8 to combat confirmation bias?
A) Look especially carefully at the evidence for information that supports your existing beliefs.
B) Be sure to take seriously information that undermines your beliefs.
C) Ask questions about which you won't be vulnerable to confirmation bias.
D) Look for information that would undermine your beliefs.

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Confirmation bias involves favoring information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. Asking questions about which one won't be vulnerable to confirmation bias does not directly combat this bias, as it suggests avoiding the issue rather than addressing it head-on. The other options (A, B, D) are direct strategies to counteract confirmation bias by actively seeking out and considering information that could challenge one's current beliefs.

Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Ways