Meaning & use
confirmation bias
The tendency to favor information that confirms one's existing beliefs while ignoring contrary evidence.
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Confirmation bias led him to read only articles that supported his political opinions.
Good scientists actively try to counter confirmation bias by seeking evidence that might disprove their theory.
A note on using this word
Confirmation bias is a well-documented pattern in psychology, not a flaw reserved for other people's reasoning.
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