Don’t tell me the truth; just tell me what I want to hear” is an example of the Blank______ bias….

➤ How can students reduce confirmation bias when studying or writing essays?
Use active strategies: deliberately search for opposing evidence, assign a devil’s advocate role, diversify sources, and keep structured notes with pros and cons. Use checklists, peer review, and citation tracing to test claims. Slowing down, documenting search terms, and using counterexamples improve critical evaluation and accuracy.