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Confirmation bias in information seeking
the cognitive tendency to actively search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms existing beliefs while avoiding or discounting contradictory evidence, operating as an internal mechanism within information feedback loops
Why This Is a Definition
This definition precisely identifies the specific cognitive mechanism within information feedback loops. It distinguishes between the general concept of confirmation bias and its particular application to information seeking behavior, showing how it operates as a foundational mechanism that feeds into the larger feedback loop structure. The definition is specific enough to distinguish it from other types of bias while remaining consistent with the curriculum's understanding of cognitive processes.