A student shares an article in a social media post about the harmful effects of video games without considering any positive aspects. The article is filled with emotional language condemning video gaming culture. It dismisses any positive aspects presented by others and only pays attention to negative comments align with the posters beliefs that video game are harmful. Which type of bias is predominantly displayed in the post?

Answer 1

The type of bias predominantly displayed in the post is confirmation bias. This bias occurs when individuals favor information that confirms their preexisting beliefs or expectations while disregarding or dismissing information that contradicts those beliefs. In this case, the student shares an article that selectively highlights the negative aspects of video games and ignores any positive attributes, reinforcing their own negative views on video gaming culture.