Thabo and Jim are reading a book review about a book that both of them have read.Thabo hated the book, and seems to feel that the reviewer also hated it.Meanwhile, Jim thought the book was witty and provocative, and he seems to think that the reviewer shares HIS views.It seems as though both Thabo and Jim are 'seeing' different things when reading the book review.That is, both of them seem to be engaging in the ____.
A)confirmation bias
B)self-fulfilling prophecy
C)false consensus effect
D)illusory correlation

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Confirmation bias refers to the tendency to look for or interpret information in a way that aligns with our pre-existing beliefs or expectations. In this scenario, Thabo and Jim have different opinions on the book and are likely interpreting the review in a way that confirms their respective beliefs about it. Thabo thinks the reviewer also disliked the book because that aligns with his dislike for it, while Jim thinks the reviewer liked the book because that aligns with his own enjoyment of it. This is a classic example of confirmation bias at play.

Thabo and Jim Are Reading a Book Review About a Book