Which of the following best describes confirmation bias?
A) the tendency to claim more responsibility for successes than failures
B) the tendency to rely on one piece of information, however irrelevant
C) the tendency to choose information that supports our existing position
D) the tendency to judge an event based on how easily examples come to mind

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms our preexisting beliefs or biases. It involves choosing information that supports our existing position and ignoring or dismissing information that contradicts it.

Which of the Following Best Describes Confirmation Bias