Multiple Choice
Conspiracy theorists claimed a government cover-up about a supposed landing of aliens in Roswell, New Mexico. Which thinking error do conspiracy theorists commit when they do not accept convincing evidence that refutes this claim?
A) Belief perseverance
B) Illusory correlation
C) Black-and-white thinking
D) Arguing from ignorance
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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