Confirmation Bias Lock

Definition:
The decision process selectively reinforces existing beliefs while rejecting contradiction.

Signal:
Disconfirming evidence is ignored or rationalized away.

Rule:
If opposing data is dismissed → re-evaluate before proceeding.

Test:
If valid contradictory data exists AND is ignored or reinterpreted → this is Confirmation Bias Lock.

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Key Difference:
Confirmation Bias Lock is about ignoring correct data, while Distorted Signal is about incorrect data.

Boundary:
Ignored truth → Cognitive Failure.
Wrong data → Information Failure.

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