APMG-International Change-Management-Foundation Exam - Topic 8 Question 56 Discussion

Actual exam question for APMG-International's Change-Management-Foundation exam

Question #: 56
Topic #: 8

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Which statement describes 'confirmation bias'?

DPeople allow their ideas to be shaped by what most other people are starting to believe

APeople like continuity and find ways to avoid change

BPeople pay most attention to facts agree with their current opinions

CPeople assume that information that is easy to access will be the most important

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Suggested Answer: A

Confirmation bias is a cognitive bias that causes people to pay more attention to facts that agree with their current opinions and ignore or discount facts that contradict them. Confirmation bias can affect how people perceive, interpret, and remember information, as well as how they make decisions and judgments. Confirmation bias can hinder learning and change, as people may resist or reject new information that challenges their existing beliefs or assumptions.

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/avoiding-psychological-bias.htm#confirmationbias

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/confirmation-bias

by Joesph at Jan 27, 2026, 04:51 AM

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Sharika

8 days ago

I remember a practice question about how people ignore evidence that contradicts their views. Is that related to confirmation bias?

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Gracia

13 days ago

I think confirmation bias is when we only look for information that supports our existing beliefs, but I'm not completely sure.

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Von

18 days ago

I'm not 100% sure about confirmation bias, but I think it has something to do with the way people unconsciously favor information that fits their existing beliefs. I'll take a minute to review my notes and see if I can come up with a clear explanation for this.

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Carey

23 days ago

Okay, confirmation bias - I remember learning about this in my psychology class. I'm pretty sure it has to do with the tendency to seek out or interpret information in a way that supports your preexisting views. I'll write down what I think the definition is and see how it matches up.

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Steffanie

28 days ago

Hmm, confirmation bias... I'm a little fuzzy on the exact definition. I'll try to think of some examples that might help jog my memory, and then I'll make my best guess for the answer.

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Deangelo

1 month ago

Confirmation bias - isn't that when you tend to interpret information in a way that confirms your existing beliefs? I feel pretty confident about this one, but I'll double-check my understanding just to be sure.

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Chandra

1 month ago

I think I know what confirmation bias is, but I want to make sure I understand it fully before answering. I'll read through the question carefully and try to recall the key points about confirmation bias.

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