Which of the following is one factor that contributes to the confirmation bias?
A)selective emotionality, which is the tendency to better remember information that is negative
B)selective emotionality, which is the tendency to better remember information that is positive
C)selective memory, which is the tendency to better remember information that supports our existing beliefs
D)selective memory, which is the tendency to better remember information that goes against our existing beliefs

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to favor information that confirms our preexisting beliefs or values. Selective memory, in which we better remember information that supports our existing beliefs, is one of the factors that contributes to this bias.

Which of the Following Is One Factor That Contributes to the Confirmation