Confirmation bias gives people an excessively optimistic evaluation of their decisions, but only until they receive very clear and undeniable information to the contrary.

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to interpret information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or biases. This can lead to an overestimation of the accuracy or validity of one's decisions. However, when confronted with clear evidence that contradicts one's beliefs, the bias can be reduced or eliminated.

Confirmation Bias Gives People an Excessively Optimistic Evaluation of Their