Those displaying a confirmation bias tend to pay attention to information that supports their values and beliefs, while discounting or ignoring information that doesn't. Which of the following strategies should you use to avoid confirmation bias?
A) Avoid information that could make you question your beliefs.
B) Restate the speaker's opinion in your own words.
C) Seek out all sides of an issue before forming an opinion.
D) Steer clear of arguing inwardly with a speaker.
E) Disregard speakers whom you do not know personally.

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The most effective way to avoid confirmation bias is to ask yourself whether you have listened to all sides of an issue before you form a conclusion.

Those Displaying a Confirmation Bias Tend to Pay Attention to Information