Which of the following is the best definition of the confirmation bias
A)The tendency to verify rather than challenge our existing schemas
B)Errors in memory that result from receiving new, conflicting information
C)When stimuli that are bright or colorful grab our attention
D)When we are more certain of our judgments than we should be

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Confirmation bias refers to the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, while giving disproportionately less consideration to alternative possibilities. This is best described by option A, as it involves verifying rather than challenging our existing schemas or beliefs.

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of the Confirmation