Multiple Choice
The more we think on our theories and elaborate on how they might be true, the less open we are to outside information that challenges our beliefs. This statement is best explained by
A) belief perseverance.
B) the misinformation effect.
C) priming.
D) the overconfidence phenomenon.
Correct Answer:
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