confirmation bias
Definitions
A cognitive bias towards confirmation of the hypothesis under study; a psychological tendency to look for and accept information which supports one's values and worldview and reject that which conflicts with it.
Equivalents
Españolsesgo de confirmación
Françaisbiais de confirmation
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Examples
“Days after this interview, on 12 February this year, fighting broke out between US troops and pro-Assad forces just outside Qamishli. Confirmation bias is rarely so fast, or so unnervingly accurate.”
“That overcorrection might nurture confirmation bias, an inclination to look⟳ for evidence that validates one's fears while ignoring any signs to the contrary.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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