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confirmation bias

the tendency to gather evidence that confirms preexisting expectations, typically by emphasizing or pursuing supporting evidence while dismissing or failing to seek contradictory evidence.

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brain nucleus

brain nucleus

a cluster of cells within the cerebrum or cerebellum concerned with a specific function or functions. See nucleus.