Barbara mostly chooses to watch news programs that support her political beliefs while avoiding news programs that may disagree with her views.This is an example of the
A) information bias.
B) hindsight bias.
C) misinformation effect.
D) motivated confirmation bias.

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Barbara's behavior is an example of motivated confirmation bias, as she intentionally seeks out information that supports her beliefs and avoids opposing views. This bias is motivated by a desire to confirm preexisting beliefs rather than a desire to seek out accurate information.

Barbara Mostly Chooses to Watch News Programs That Support Her