Zack believes his neighbor is messy and selfish. Zack notices even small things, like the time the neighbor's trash bin was still on the sidewalk the day after trash pickup. He fails to notice his neighbor's well-kept yard and the help he gives the elderly woman across the street. Zack's beliefs about his neighbor illustrate

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Zack's tendency to only notice and remember information that confirms his preconceived belief that his neighbor is messy and selfish demonstrates confirmation bias. This bias can shape our perceptions of others and affect how we interact with them.

Zack Believes His Neighbor Is Messy and Selfish