Confirmation bias is the inclination to interpret information selectively so that it reinforces a preestablished set of beliefs. There are two ways of forming opinions: through objective or subjective analyses. Someone who uses an objective way of interpreting data relies solely on verified fact; when using a subjective perspective, there is a greater reliance on emotions, preexisting personal beliefs, and other values that cannot be necessarily confirmed by fact. Confirmation bias is a belief... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2023. 2p.