Definition of «confirmatory bias»

Confirmatory bias refers to the tendency of people to search for or interpret information in a way that supports their existing beliefs or expectations. It means we often favor or seek out evidence that confirms what we already think, rather than considering all the available information objectively.

Sentences with «confirmatory bias»

Due primarily to the way we are wired neurologically, when we hear disturbing things about someone that we may even know well, the phenomenon of confirmatory bias tends to cause us to give weight to these disturbing things if that person's behavior in any way endorses what we have been told. (nationalassociationofparentalalienationspecialists.com)
But how can I be sure that I'm not blinded by confirmatory bias and that I don't unwittingly mislead my audience? (sciencemag.org)
Don't forget the «believe and you'll get the evidence» bullshit believers tend to pull (confirmatory bias anyone?). (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
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