Of the following real-world phenomena,the confirmation bias best explains the observation that people
A)do not always make decisions that maximize their monetary outcome.
B)are more likely to purchase meat advertised as 80% fat free than 20% fat.
C)misjudge homicide as more prevalent in the U.S.than suicide.
D)can cite several reasons for their position on a controversial issue but none for the opposing side.

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs, leading people to focus on reasons supporting their position while ignoring opposing viewpoints.

Of the Following Real-World Phenomena,the Confirmation Bias Best Explains the Observation