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    While Evaluating Evidence That Seems to Confirm a Hoped-For Finding
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While Evaluating Evidence That Seems to Confirm a Hoped-For Finding

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While evaluating evidence that seems to confirm a hoped-for finding, people may overlook flaws in the research or argument. This is an example of the wishful thinking bias.

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