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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We Learn Faster When We Aren’t Told What Choices to Make
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A lot of problems would disappear if we talked to each other more than talking about each other.
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