People's pre-existing beliefs shape how they interpret new information.

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This is known as confirmation bias and it is a well-established phenomenon in psychology. People have a tendency to seek out information that confirms their beliefs and downplay or ignore information that contradicts them. This can lead to a distorted perception of reality and make it difficult for people to change their minds, even when presented with evidence that challenges their beliefs.

People's Pre-Existing Beliefs Shape How They Interpret New Information