The concept of belief perseverance assumes that we are most likely to believe:
A) the scientific method as true.
B) information that agrees with our thinking.
C) information that refutes our thinking.
D) logical thinking.
Answer: B
Rationale: Belief perseverance occurs when an individual believes he or she has the solution to the problem or the correct answer for a question, and accepts only evidence that will confirm those beliefs.
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