The idea of confirmation bias would suggest that __________.
A) if one were a Republican, one would not seek out negative information about a Republican president
B) much of our thinking is consciously driven
C) we think in ways that are stereotypical
D) we focus on the evidence that comes to mind most readily

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to search, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. Therefore, a Republican may be more likely to seek out positive information about a Republican president and not actively look for negative information to avoid contradicting their beliefs.

The Idea of Confirmation Bias Would Suggest That __________