The tendency to gather evidence that confirms one's pre-existing expectations, while failing to seek contradictory information is called:

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's pre-existing beliefs or values while ignoring or devaluing information that contradicts one's beliefs or values. This can lead to biased decision-making and faulty judgments.

The Tendency to Gather Evidence That Confirms One's Pre-Existing Expectations