After a person has formed an impression about something or someone,new information that is discrepant from the initial impression will tend to be discounted.This phenomenon is known as the ______.

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Confirmation bias refers to the tendency to favor information that confirms preexisting beliefs or assumptions. Once an initial impression has been formed, people tend to seek out information that confirms that impression and discount information that conflicts with it. This can lead to an overall lack of objectivity and a resistance to changing one's beliefs, even in the face of contradictory evidence.

After a Person Has Formed an Impression About Something or Someone,new