Which of the Following Factors Is NOT Emphasized in Lay

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is NOT emphasized in lay epistemology theory research as playing a role in the type of cognitive closure that people will seek?

A) the extent to which a relevant preexisting belief that we hold is activated in the situation
B) whether a person has a general preference for simple and clear knowledge
C) the cognitive impairments and advantages that people may have at different developmental stages
D) whether a person is exhausted or unable to focus in a situation