While evaluating evidence that seems to confirm a hoped-for finding, people may overlook flaws in the research or argument. This is an example of the wishful thinking bias.

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The wishful thinking bias refers to the tendency for people to believe or accept evidence that supports their desired outcome or belief, while disregarding or minimizing evidence that contradicts it. This can lead people to overlook flaws in the research or argument that supports their desired conclusion, and to accept evidence uncritically as long as it supports their preferred outcome.

While Evaluating Evidence That Seems to Confirm a Hoped-For Finding