Supports

Definition

Supports refers to our inclination to favor and seek out information that aligns with our existing attitudes and beliefs. It is the tendency to selectively choose and pay attention to evidence that confirms what we already think or feel.

Related terms

Confirmation bias: This term describes our tendency to interpret and remember information in a way that confirms our pre-existing beliefs.

Selective exposure: It refers to the deliberate choice of seeking out information or sources that support our own perspectives while avoiding contradictory ones.

Belief perseverance: This term describes the tendency for people to continue holding onto their initial beliefs even when presented with evidence that contradicts those beliefs.