When people seek information to support their point of view and discount data that do not,they are subject to ______ bias.For example,Joe uses the fact that his commute is now shorter to confirm his belief that there are fewer cars on the road.However,Joe is not accounting for the fact that he recently took over the graveyard shift,and that traffic is always lighter at night and in the wee hours of the morning.
A)blind
B)overconfidence
C)confirmation
D)representativeness
E)framing

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The behavior described in the scenario is an example of confirmation bias, where people seek out information that confirms their beliefs and ignore information that contradicts them. Joe selectively focuses on information that supports his belief that there are fewer cars on the road without considering other factors that may affect the traffic volume.

When People Seek Information to Support Their Point of View