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Psychology

Confirmation Bias and Belief Perseverance

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Confirmation bias is one of the most pervasive cognitive biases; it leads people to interpret and remember information in a way that confirms their preexisting beliefs, often reinforcing false ideas.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever noticed how people cling to their beliefs even when faced with contradictory evidence? Why do we seek out information that confirms what we already think?