Question

the tendency to search for and use information that supports our ideas rather than refutes them is known as multiple choice hindsight bias. selection bias. confirmation bias. intervention bias.

Explanation:

• Hindsight bias refers to believing an event was predictable after it occurs.
• Selection bias is an error in choosing research participants/samples.
• Confirmation bias matches the definition: seeking information that supports existing beliefs.
• Intervention bias is not a standard term for this cognitive tendency.

Answer:

C. confirmation bias.