Human Performancemedium#947
Confirmation bias in aviation decision making means:
A
confirming ATC instructions correctly
B
seeking information that supports an existing belief while ignoring contradictory evidence
CorrectC
confirming checklists
D
verifying instrument readings
Explanation
Confirmation bias leads pilots to selectively notice and favour information that confirms their existing hypothesis or expectation.
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