Choice-confirmation bias is a useful mechanism - Deepstash

Choice-confirmation bias is a useful mechanism

An individual's perception of control in a situation influences how they learn from their experiences.

This is a useful mechanism for teaching us about the world that unbiased learning cannot do. It could also explain delusional thinking, where it is difficult to sway someone from a false belief with contrary evidence

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