Sophia and Mark try to solve a math problem. Sophia tells Mark that there is only one method to solve the math problem. Mark disagrees and says that there are multiple ways to solve it. Sophia selects specific Internet group discussions and blogs that highlight the importance of the formula. She uses these websites to prove and support her point, but she completely disregards Mark's claim. This is an example of:

A. reporting bias.
B. confirmation bias.
C. recall bias.
D. hindsight bias.


Answer: B

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