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● Confirmation bias Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favour
and recall information in a way that confirms or supports one’s prior beliefs or values.
This can significantly undermine evidence-based decision-making, as instead of
applying objectivity, decision makers may favour information that supports their
views, ignoring contrary information, or they interpret ambiguous evidence as
supporting their existing perspectives.
● Anchoring bias Anchoring bias occurs when people rely too much on pre-existing
information or the first information they find or receive when making ...