The term ______ refers to the tendency of investigators to prefer information that supports their own perspective, while ignoring other aspects that may not fit.

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The term "confirmation bias" specifically refers to the tendency of investigators to prefer information that confirms their own beliefs or hypotheses, while ignoring evidence that contradicts them. Therefore, this is the most appropriate answer. The other choices do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

The Term ______ Refers to the Tendency of Investigators to Prefer