Confirmation bias is the tendency to:
A) judge the likelihood of an event based on how easily one can think of similar instances.
B) only look for evidence that confirms what they already believe to be true.
C) overestimate one's skills and abilities as compared with others.
D) see the event as having been predictable.

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to favor information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs and ignore or reject information that contradicts those beliefs. It can lead to errors in judgment and decision-making, as well as maintain stereotypes and prejudices.

Confirmation Bias Is the Tendency To