Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

confirmation bias

Noun

/ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃən baɪəs/

Definition

Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one’s preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Examples

When researching climate change, the scientist exhibited confirmation bias by only reading studies that supported his views.
People often fall victim to confirmation bias in political discussions, focusing on news articles that align with their beliefs.

Meaning

It refers to the human tendency to favor information that supports your existing viewpoint while disregarding or minimizing information that contradicts it.