The tendency to look for evidence supporting one particular hypothesis and not considering other possibilities is known as the

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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 hypotheses. It can result in the exclusion of other possible explanations or evidence that contradicts the chosen hypothesis. The other options (A, B, and D) refer to different cognitive biases.

The Tendency to Look for Evidence Supporting One Particular Hypothesis