Even when we are presented with information that shows our beliefs to be incorrect, we often find it difficult to abandon those beliefs due to __________

a) belief nonadherence
b) confirmation bias
c) belief perseverance
d) hindsight bias

Answer: C

Psychology

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The child who seems to say, “I have to repress my hostility because I need you,” is repressing basic hostility because of

A) fear. B) love. C) helplessness. D) guilt.

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