Harmony believes that vaccines are dangerous.Rather than taking into consideration all of the evidence demonstrating their safety and efficacy,Harmony searches for the occasional studies that suggest that there may be risks associated with vaccines.This is an example of a ___________.
A)a confirmation bias
B)a conjunction fallacy
C)belief perseverance
D)functional fixedness

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Harmony's behavior demonstrates a confirmation bias, which is the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, while disregarding or undervaluing information that contradicts those beliefs.

Harmony Believes That Vaccines Are Dangerous