Reggie is a Green Party supporter. He goes out of his way to read articles about the achievements of the Green Party, but doesn't pay any attention to articles that are critical of the party and its candidates. Reggie is exhibiting ________
a. confirmation bias.
b. a mental set.
c. hindsight bias.
d. the framing effect.
Answer: a
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