Even when an astrological description contains a mixture of good and bad traits, it may seem accurate because the person remembers or notices the parts of the description that backs up his or her expectations and forgets or ignores the discrepancies.This illustrates
A) Gall's Effect.
B) the confirmation bias.
C) the astrologer's dilemma.
D) uncritical acceptance.

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The given scenario describes the confirmation bias, which is the tendency to search for or interpret information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions or expectations. This often leads individuals to remember or focus on information that confirms their beliefs while ignoring or downplaying information that contradicts their beliefs.

Even When an Astrological Description Contains a Mixture of Good