Confirmation Bias
Overview & Description: A cognitive bias where individuals tend to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs.
Key Points:
- Selective Attention & Memory: Individuals may give more attention to information that supports their belief and might not remember things that refute it.
- Impact on Decision Making: Can lead to flawed decisions because one-sided information is considered.
Implications: Understanding and recognizing this bias is crucial for unbiased decision making, research, and open-mindedness.
References:
- Nickerson, R. S. (1998). Confirmation bias: A ubiquitous phenomenon in many guises. Review of General Psychology, 2(2), 175-220.
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