Confirmation Bias
The author states that Confirmation Bias is “among the most dependable mental stumbling blocks”, suggesting that we are operating under its effects much more than we are conscious of. Write a short essay (500 words minimum) that discusses what a person can do to overcome Confirmation Bias. Be specific as to what actions and thinking a person might employ to overcome this phenomenon. Refer to the article to refresh your memory of the phenomenon. You might start with your answer to question #3 in the posting as a launching pad for your thinking. Ground your answer in concrete situations to which a person can relate. Preferred language style Simple (Easy vocabulary, simple grammar constructions)
