When we seek out information that supports our stereotypes we are engaged in ________.

Social Studies

1 answer:

ruslelena [56]4 years ago

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Answer:

confirmation bias

Explanation:

Confirmation Bias is the tendency to interpret new information through a colored lens, a distortion of reality, a quest to confirm our own beliefs, expectations and beliefs.

Confirmation Bias simply takes away our most special gift, which is intelligence. The person who behaves guided by Confirmation Bias is seeing a reality that he wants to see. She fails to see what doesn't matter. In other words, when we seek information that supports our stereotypes, we are involved in confirmation bias.

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