When people seek information to support their point of view and discount data that do not, they are subject to ______ bias. For example, Joe uses the fact that his commute is now shorter to confirm his belief that there are fewer cars on the road. However, Joe is not accounting for the fact that he recently took over the graveyard shift, and that traffic is always lighter at night and in the wee hours of the morning.
A. blind
B. overconfidence
C. confirmation
D. representativeness
E. framing
C. confirmation
Confirmation bias occurs when people seek information to support their point of view and discount data that do not.
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A) trade name certificate B) certificate of registration C) limited trade affidavit D) notice of electronic filing
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A) statement of purpose B) executive summary C) problem statement D) audience analysis