Acommon logical error that people make is to seek information that support their ideas rather than evidence that would invalidate those ideas. This error is called:

1. ADeductive reasoning
2. BAffirming the consequent
3. CThe confirmation bias
4. DAffirming the antecedent

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Correct answer: C. The confirmation bias

Explanation

Confirmation bias is seeking evidence that supports one's beliefs and ignoring evidence that could disconfirm them.