Because none of us wants to believe we are wrong, we are usually reluctant to give up cherished notions. This phenomenon is known as
A) belief perseverance.
Correct. Belief perseverance is the tendency to stick to our initial beliefs even when evidence contradicts them.
B) the confirmation bias.
Incorrect. The confirmation bias is the tendency to seek out evidence that supports our preexisting beliefs and to
neglect contradictory evidence.
C) the availability heuristic.
D) the fundamental attribution.
Answer: A
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