The confirmation bias refers to the tendency to a. use heuristics instead of algorithms to solve problems. b. judge the likelihood of events on the basis of how easily we can remember examples of them. c. search for information that supports our preconceptions. d. overestimate the degree to which other people share our beliefs. e. overestimate the accuracy of our beliefs and judgments.

C

Explanation:

Confirmation bias is the likelihood to find out, recount or agree with information that supports our beliefs and ideas.

A person with confirmation bias will tend to believe reports that supports his opinion rather than searching actual facts.

Hence, they will most likely search about information that supports their preconceptions, whether it is proven true or not.

at the beginning of the story, elisa just has the small idea of wanting more attention, but as the story progressed, her desire for more attention grew larger. before she talked to the man with the wagon she was just focused on her chrysanthemums but when she talked to him and got some attention she enjoyed it, so she decided to get all dolled up for henry. but when they were on the way to dinner she was so upset because she saw the flowers on the side of the road and realized the man didn't take interest in her like she thought.