The authors of your text describe an incident in which a friend of theirs, Alan, found the body of an elderly neighbor.Despite obvious signs that she was murdered, Alan insisted that she died of old age.Why?

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This is an example of confirmation bias, in which Alan's preconceived belief that the neighbor died of old age led him to ignore evidence that the neighbor was actually murdered. This type of bias can often lead people to overlook important information, even when it is presented to them.

The Authors of Your Text Describe an Incident in Which