confirmation bias

Created: 2022-12-27
Status: #soil
Last Edited: 2022-12-27
Topic: bias psychology

What is confirmation bias?

Confirmation bias is a cognitive bias wherein an individual looks for and interprets information that confirms their existing beliefs and ignores or dismisses evidence that does not.

This bias can lead to overconfidence in one's own beliefs and an inability to consider alternative explanations. It has been shown to affect decision-making in everything from politics to investing.