When an individual believes that they are correct, they only seek evidence that will also lead to that conclusion. This is referred to as _______

A) idiocy
B) belief perseverance
C) confirmation bias
D) logical

Answer: C
Rationale: Confirmation bias occurs when an individual searches for only evidence that will confirm his or her beliefs instead of evidence that might disconfirm them.

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