Question

If a motorcycle cop believes that young male drivers speed more than other drivers, he will likely notice young male drivers speeding in the fast lane but fail to notice young female or older male drivers doing the same. In this case, the police officer's judgments are influenced by the operation of __________.

Answer 1

The answer is confirmation bias.

Step-by-step explanation:

Under this type of bias, a person will focus on evidence that supports his previously formed ideas. This can also apply when interpreting or recalling information.

It is common for people under confirmation bias to ignore data that disproves their beliefs, and to interpret ambiguous information in their favour.