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Understanding Confirmation Bias in Political Beliefs

Introduction to Confirmation Bias Confirmation bias is a psychological phenomenon that plays a critical role in the way individuals process information, particularly in the realm of political beliefs. Defined as the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses, confirmation bias can significantly affect the decision-making process.… Read More »Understanding Confirmation Bias in Political Beliefs