As a new real estate agent, Marcia wanted to believe that buying a large property is always better for investment. She researches and finds the supportive documents for this claim about how people enjoy large space and appreciation of large property prices. This is an example of which of the following barriers to good ethical judgement?

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Marcia's reliance on supportive documents that confirm her belief is an example of the confirmation trap, which is a barrier to good ethical judgment. This occurs when we only seek out information that confirms our beliefs and ignores evidence that contradicts them.

As a New Real Estate Agent, Marcia Wanted to Believe