Gwen has posted a questionnaire on Facebook asking her friends to support her idea to permit use of cell phones in the classroom. She ignores anyone opposing her beliefs. This is an example of _________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: Confirmation Bias

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