confirmation bias
/ˌkɒnfərˈmeɪʃən ˌbaɪəs/
the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs
“He only read news that supported his confirmation bias.”
Origin: Latin confirmare to strengthen
/ˌkɒnfərˈmeɪʃən ˌbaɪəs/
the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs
“He only read news that supported his confirmation bias.”
Origin: Latin confirmare to strengthen