A ________ occurs when focusing only on information that validates a decision already made.
A)confirmation error
B)escalating commitment
C)lack-of-participation error
D)anchoring and adjustment bias
E)framing error

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Confirmation error, also known as confirmation bias or confirmation trap, is the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or decisions, while ignoring or discounting information that contradicts them. This can lead to errors in judgment and decision-making.

A ________ Occurs When Focusing Only on Information That Validates