Confirmation Bias
From Cognitive Attack Taxonomy
Confirmation Bias
Short Description: Tendency to seek confirmatory (rather refutatory) evidence for a chosen position.
CAT ID: CAT-2022-048
Layer: 8
Operational Scale: Tactical
Level of Maturity: Well-Established
Category: Vulnerability
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Detailed Description: Cognitive bias vulnerability that leads an individual seek information that confirms/supports a predetermined position or conclusion.
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