The tendency to seek evidence that supports our hypotheses is known as _____.

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The confirmation bias refers to our tendency to look for information that confirms our pre-existing beliefs and hypotheses. This can lead to a neglect of contradictory evidence and a reinforcement of our existing beliefs. Option A refers to our tendency to rely on examples that come to mind easily, Option C is our tendency to make judgments based on how well something matches our existing schema, and Option D is not a commonly recognized bias.

The Tendency to Seek Evidence That Supports Our Hypotheses Is