We take evidence that is consistent with our beliefs more seriously than evidence that is inconsistent with our beliefs.This is known as the
A) confirmation bias.
B) availability heuristic.
C) representativeness heuristic.
D) selection bias.

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The confirmation bias refers to our tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms our preexisting beliefs or ideas. This bias can lead us to take evidence that is consistent with our beliefs more seriously than evidence that conflicts with our beliefs, as we are more likely to selectively attend to and remember information that supports our beliefs.

We Take Evidence That Is Consistent with Our Beliefs More