When decision makers seek out information that reaffirms their past choices and discount information that contradicts past judgments, they are exhibiting the ________ bias.
A) hindsight
B) availability
C) representation
D) confirmation

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The confirmation bias refers to the tendency of decision makers to selectively seek out and give more weight to information that supports their preexisting beliefs, while ignoring or discounting information that challenges those beliefs. This can lead to a lack of objectivity and potentially flawed decision making.

When Decision Makers Seek Out Information That Reaffirms Their Past