All of the following are true about confirmation bias EXCEPT which statement?

A) It helps people expand their worldview.
B) It often leads to inaccurate interpretations of new information.
C) It enables people to maintain a consistent set of beliefs about the world.
D) It allows people to seek new information that supports their worldview.

Confirmation Bias

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

Worldview

The foundational beliefs and perceptions through which an individual interprets and understands the world around them.

Inaccurate Interpretations

Errors in understanding or explaining something, often because of preconceived notions, leading to incorrect conclusions.