Practical examples of confirmation bias
1. Emily believes that her boss doesn't like her, so she only remembers and focuses on instances where her boss gave her critical feedback or passed her over for a promotion, while dismissing any positive comments or interactions with her boss.
2. John is convinced that eating gluten makes him feel sick, so he pays attention to any minor discomfort he experiences after eating foods containing gluten, while ignoring any instances where he feels fine after consuming gluten.
3. Sara follows a certain political party and only seeks out news sources that align with her beliefs, dismissing any information or news reports that contradict her views.
4. Mark is certain that his favorite sports team is the best and will win the championship, so he only remembers the wins and impressive performances of his team, while ignoring any losses or mistakes made by the players.
5. Lisa believes that all teenagers are lazy and disrespectful, so she only notices and remembers instances where teenagers have behaved in a manner that confirms her bias, while overlooking any examples of teenagers who are hardworking and respectful.