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Unit 5 – Cognitive Psychology
Topic 5.7
How does the confirmation bias contradict the basic principles of evidence-based problem-solving?
It leads individuals to selectively seek and interpret information that confirms their preexisting beliefs.
It forces people to only consider alternative perspectives.
It encourages people to question and scrutinize their own beliefs.
It enhances an individual's ability to solve problems objectively.
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