What term do psychologists use to describe our tendency to search for evidence that supports our belief and to ignore evidence that might disprove it?

Aresearcher is studying women recently admitted to a state prison. all potential subjects must have children under the age of five. research subjects will be given a basket of toys to use at their children’s first visit that the children can then take home. in assessing this proposal, the irb needs to determine that the toys are: age appropriate.not an excessive incentive.educational.of high quality.