Confirmation bias is a psychological concept associated with scientific research, investigations of crimes, and everyday beliefs. It occurs when a person jumps to a conclusion and then seeks evidence ...

Debates are no longer limited to politicians, high school clubs and awkward Thanksgiving conversations. You probably know we just stated the very obvious unless you've gone sans social media for the ...

Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out or favor information that supports what we already believe while ignoring anything that challenges it. In this video, we break down how it works, why it’s ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bryce Hoffman writes about leadership, strategy, and decision making. Among the many threats to decision making, few are as ...

Confirmation bias happens when you unconsciously focus on ideas that match what you already believe. Possible reasons include wishful thinking, anxiety, info overload, and the need to protect yourself ...

With contributions from the late Katrina Cook, PhD. In a recent jury research exercise for a product liability case, both the plaintiff and the defendant presented testimony from their respective ...