Asked by Monica Cervantes on Apr 24, 2024

Jules and Jim are reading a book review about a book that both of them have read. Jules hated the book, and seems to feel that the reviewer also hated it. Meanwhile, Jim thought the book was witty and provocative, and he seems to think that the reviewer shares HIS views. It seems as though both Jules and Jim are "seeing" different things when reading the book review. That is, both of them seem to be engaging in the ____.

A) confirmation bias
B) self-fulfilling prophecy
C) false consensus effect
D) illusory correlation

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to notice and search for information that confirms one’s beliefs and to ignore information that disconfirms one’s beliefs.

Book Review

A critical assessment or analysis of a book's content, style, and significance, often including a recommendation for potential readers.

  • Analyze the influence of confirmation bias on information processing and belief formation.