Confirmation Bias

TOO MUCH INFOSYSTEM 1Confirmation and Belief Maintenance

Visual Metaphor

AI

Definition

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Underlying Mechanism

Cognitive Dissonance

Observable Markers

  • That's exactly what I thought
  • This proves
  • As I suspected
  • I knew it
  • See, I told you

Examples

  • I only notice evidence that supports my view
  • I interpret ambiguous information in favor of my beliefs

Insight

Notice: narrative focuses on data that supports the core story. Consider alternative interpretations and contradictory evidence.

Visual analysis of Confirmation Bias cognitive bias showing TOO MUCH INFO domain patterns
AI
Unlock advanced bias analysis tools and comprehensive cognitive insights with Premium

7-Layer Framework Associations

Layer 5Layer 6

Research Notes

Sub-types: Biased Search, Biased Interpretation, Biased Recall. Unlike Desirability Bias (believing what we want to be true), Confirmation Bias supports what we already believe, even if it is negative.

Literal Visualization

Loading video...
AI

Click to play/pause • Hover for controls