Cathy has long believed that all her supervisors are cranky and disagreeable individuals.According to the confirmation bias,after being transferred to a new department,which of the following will Cathy most likely do on her first day in the new supervisor's department?

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Cathy's pre-existing belief that all supervisors are cranky and disagreeable leads us to believe she will be looking for confirmation of that belief in her new supervisor. Therefore, she is most likely to look for negative behaviors on the part of the supervisor. Option A is unlikely, as her previous belief is likely to influence her thoughts even if she tries to forget it. Option B is also unlikely, as confirmation bias leads people to look for evidence that confirms their pre-existing beliefs, rather than evidence that contradicts them. Option C is possible, but there is no information given that suggests Cathy will share her feelings with the new supervisor.

Cathy Has Long Believed That All Her Supervisors Are Cranky