The text describes work by Dr. Benjamin Rush, a famous 18th century American physician, who hypothesized that bloodletting was the best treatment for those suffering from a high fever. Dr. Rush's technique, which was often more dangerous than the fever itself, demonstrates how _____ may be an issue for hypotheses that are not falsifiable.

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Dr. Rush's belief in bloodletting despite evidence of its harmful effects suggests confirmation bias, which is the tendency to seek out information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs while ignoring contradictory evidence.

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