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Old Aug 1st, 2021, 16:35   #13
eternal optimist
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Originally Posted by Familyman 90 View Post
At risk of going off topic, conformation bias is when when one supports or opposes a particular issue and then only seeks or accepts information in support of that position.

It has little to do with stereotryping, which derives from other sources.
Confirmation bias reinforces stereotyping. The way you describe it suggests it’s a conscious choice in re how we process information.
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