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Confirmation Bias: Why Your Brain Craves Validation


Scientifically Reviewed · Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim · August 18, 2026
Medically & Scientifically Reviewed Verified: August 18, 2026
Dr. Marwa Abd-Alazim Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology • University of Kerbala
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Confirmation Bias: Why Your Brain Craves Validation

the propensity to collect proof that verifies preexisting anticipations, generally by stressing or going after proof that upholds such and at the same time, throwing out or declining to look for proof that contrasts such.

CONFIRMATION BIAS: “Most people are guilty of confirmation bias at one point or another to try and persuade others to see their point of view or concede to them having their way.”
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looti, M. (2026, August 18). Confirmation Bias: Why Your Brain Craves Validation. Encyclopedia of psychology. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/confirmation-bias/
looti, Mohammed. “Confirmation Bias: Why Your Brain Craves Validation.” Encyclopedia of psychology, 18 August 2026, https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/confirmation-bias/.
looti, Mohammed. “Confirmation Bias: Why Your Brain Craves Validation.” Encyclopedia of psychology. August 18, 2026. https://encyclopedia.arabpsychology.com/confirmation-bias/.