Confirmation Bias Pronunciation: /ˌkɒn.fərˈmeɪ.ʃən ˈbaɪ.əs/ (kon-fur-MAY-shun BYE-us) Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A cognitive bias in which people tend to seek out, interpret, and remember information in ways that confirm their existing beliefs or expectations, while disregarding or dismissing evidence that contradicts them.
Example: Because of confirmation bias, someone who believes a certain diet is healthy may only notice positive stories about it and ignore scientific studies showing potential risks.