Confirmation bias is a:
A) tendency to accept replicated studies but not accept studies that have not been replicated.
B) belief that bias exists in many studies that prevents them from being confirmed.
C) tendency to believe theories that have been confirmed by empirical data.
D) tendency to look for evidence that supports our theory and ignore evidence that contradicts it.

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to look for evidence that supports our theory and ignore evidence that contradicts it. This can lead to errors in judgment and decision-making.

Confirmation Bias Is A