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Gathering only facts that support a preferred conclusion is called

AConfirmation bias
BRole fulfillment
CPrimacy effect
DOptimism bias
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Confirmation bias
Selective search for evidence, also called confirmation bias, ignores facts that point the other way.
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