You think of Jan as a very introverted person.The confirmation bias predicts that you will
A) look for examples of introverted behaviors in Jan.
B) look for examples of extroverted behaviors in Jan.
C) be likely to form a strong relationship with her.
D) be unlikely to form a strong relationship with her.

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The confirmation bias suggests that individuals tend to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs or expectations. In this case, because you perceive Jan as introverted, you are likely to look for examples of her introverted behavior, rather than seeking out evidence that may contradict this perception. Therefore, you are more likely to look for examples of such behaviors in Jan (option A) rather than extroverted ones (option B). The formation of a relationship is not related to confirmation bias, so options C and D are irrelevant.

You Think of Jan as a Very Introverted Person