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Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs while ignoring contradictory evidence.
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Cognitive Dissonance: The discomfort experienced when holding conflicting beliefs simultaneously.
Selective Perception: The tendency to perceive and focus on information that supports our preexisting beliefs.
Stereotyping: Making assumptions about individuals based on preconceived notions rather than evaluating them objectively.