Which of the following occurs most likely due to confirmation bias?
A)A company conducts monthly performance reviews to evaluate its employees.
B)A customer demands a proof statement from the salesperson.
C)A manager believes his actions are correct, though they are highly unpopular.
D)A manager considers female workers to be less productive than the male workers.
E)A teacher assigns moderate grades to all her students, though there is a vast difference in performance.

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Another selective attention problem, called confirmation bias, is the nonconscious tendency for people to screen out information that is contrary to their decisions, beliefs, values, and assumptions.This bias occurs, for instance, when we form an opinion or theory about something, such as a consumer trend or an employee's potential.

Which of the Following Occurs Most Likely Due to Confirmation