alleryWhat is confirmation bias in problem solving?
AReusing a method that worked before
BViewing a tool as having a single purpose
CCollecting data that favors preconceived notions
DAssuming every given fact must be used
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Collecting data that favors preconceived notions
1. Confirmation bias is an unintentional tendency to collect and use data which favors preconceived notions.
2. Even the desire to be right can motivate it.
3. Reusing a method is mental set, and using every fact is the irrelevant information trap.
_Source: Wikipedia, Problem solving, section Confirmation bias_
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