Confirmation bias occurs when people refuse to give credit to information that:
A)contradicts previous decisions.
B)affirms previous decisions.
C)contradicts current decisions.
D)affirms current decisions.

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to look for, interpret, and favor information that confirms pre-existing beliefs while ignoring or dismissing evidence that contradicts those beliefs. Therefore, the correct choice would be A – when people refuse to give credit to information that contradicts previous decisions.

Confirmation Bias Occurs When People Refuse to Give Credit to Information