Jahmal cites his cousin Luana's many car accidents as evidence that women are worse drivers than men.He overlooks the fact that his wife and three daughters have had far fewer car accidents than he and his two sons.Jahmal's prejudicial conclusion about women's driving skills best illustrates the effects of

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Jahmal's selective attention to evidence that confirms his pre-existing belief about women's driving skills best illustrates confirmation bias, which refers to the tendency to selectively seek and interpret information in a way that confirms one's pre-existing beliefs.

Jahmal Cites His Cousin Luana's Many Car Accidents as Evidence