The _____ occurs when an individual searches for only evidence that will confirm his or her beliefs
a. availability heuristic
b. confirmation bias
c. belief perseverance
d. satisficing
Answer: B
Rationale: This is the search for a particular type of evidence, not a way of evaluating evidence that already exists.
Psychology
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