Confirmation bias

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-001179",
  "term": "Confirmation bias",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A cognitive bias where individuals tend to seek out, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms their existing beliefs or hypotheses. In legal contexts, this can affect how evidence is evaluated by jurors, lawyers, or judges, potentially leading to misinterpretations or overlooking contradictory facts. This bias is a recognized psychological phenomenon.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/confirmation-bias/"
}