Intro to Social Media
Confirmation bias is the tendency to favor information that confirms one’s existing beliefs or opinions while disregarding or dismissing information that contradicts them. This psychological phenomenon leads individuals to seek out, interpret, and remember information in a way that supports their preconceived notions. It plays a significant role in how people engage with social media and can reinforce existing beliefs through echo chambers and filter bubbles, while also influencing the spread of misinformation and the challenges of fact-checking.
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