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This tag is for questions seeking a phrase or an expression that fits a meaning. If you're specifically seeking only a single word, see the "single word requests" tag too.
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Word for phenomenon where people listen mainly to sources confirming their points of view
I think the response of Confirmation bias is apt. You might also call this phenomenon a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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Is there a word or term to describe when someone focuses on a specific example, rather than ...
There's actually a great term for this that's generally applied to legal or political issues, but it can be applied elsewhere that's called "pettifogging". It means to purposely draw attention to min …
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