We take evidence that is consistent with our beliefs more seriously than evidence inconsistent with our beliefs. This is known as the __________.
A) confirmation bias
B) availability heuristic
C) representativeness heuristic
D) selection bias

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms our preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. This means that we may disregard or downplay evidence that contradicts our beliefs, while overvaluing evidence that supports them. The other options - availability heuristic, representativeness heuristic, and selection bias - are related cognitive biases, but they don't refer specifically to the tendency to prioritize information that fits with our existing beliefs.

We Take Evidence That Is Consistent with Our Beliefs More