Question

Nigel often cites newspaper editorials favoring the presidential candidate he supports. He appears to ignore editorials' criticism of the candidate. Nigel appears to be prone to:____________.

Answer 1

Answer:

confirmation bias.

Explanation:

Nigel often cites newspaper editorials favoring the presidential candidate he supports. He appears to ignore editorials' criticism of the candidate. Nigel appears to be prone to confirmation bias.  Confirmation bias is the tendency of an individuals to search, interpret, favor quote or cite information that strengthens the individual's stand or opinion about a subject, thing or person.

Nigel citing mostly editorials that favors the presidential candidate of his choice is an example of confirmation bias.