Do you think that the media plays a role in confirmation bias? Why or why not?

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gregori [183]3 years ago

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Answer:

Yes, because although we like to imagine that our beliefs are rational, logical, and objective, the fact is that our ideas are often based on paying attention to the information that upholds our ideas and ignoring the information that challenges our existing beliefs.

ehidna [41]3 years ago

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Answer:This issue of Connections explores confirmation bias and the role it plays in our decision-making process.

Explanation: A number of experiments conducted during the 1960s demonstrated that people have a tendency to seek information that confirms their existing beliefs. Unfortunately, this type of bias can prevent us from looking at situations objectively, can influence the decisions we make, and can lead to poor or faulty choices.

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