The search for positive evidence only is labeled the __________.
A)confirmation bias
B)Pollyanna effect
C)overconfidence error
D)anti-negativity tendency

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The search for positive evidence only is referred to as confirmation bias, which is the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions or beliefs, while ignoring or downplaying contradicting evidence. The other options, Pollyanna effect, overconfidence error, and anti-negativity tendency, are not specific to this phenomenon and are not commonly used terms in psychology.

The Search for Positive Evidence Only Is Labeled the __________