A confirmation bias involves a tendency to:
A)draw a general conclusion based on a small number of instances
B)only see objects and their potential uses in typical ways
C)seek out and use information that supports and confirms a prior decision or belief
D)ignore base-rate information when estimating the likelihood of uncertain events

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out and use information that supports and confirms a prior decision or belief, while ignoring information that contradicts it. This can lead to a narrow perspective and can hinder the ability to make accurate judgments or decisions. A, B, and D are not related to confirmation bias.

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