Which of the following is similar to "cherry picking" evidence and arguments to support your own beliefs, can occur unconsciously, and ultimately prevents you from confronting your mistaken beliefs?
A)uncritical acceptance
B)introspection
C)confirmation bias
D)experiential processing

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, while giving disproportionately less consideration to alternative possibilities. This can happen both consciously and unconsciously, and it prevents individuals from recognizing and correcting their mistaken beliefs.

Which of the Following Is Similar to "Cherry Picking" Evidence