Consistent with psychological research,politicians tend to surround themselves with advisors who:
A)like to play devil's advocate and challenge the politicians' beliefs on policy issues.
B)validate the politicians' beliefs on most policy issues.
C)present both sides of a policy issue in a fair and balanced way.
D)spend more time objectively considering evidence that opposes the politicians' beliefs.

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Politicians tend to surround themselves with advisors who validate their beliefs on most policy issues, which can lead to confirmation bias and a lack of consideration for alternative viewpoints. This is supported by research on political decision making and group dynamics.

Consistent with Psychological Research,politicians Tend to Surround Themselves with Advisors