Which of the following is not a likely consequence of the human tendency to prefer self-justifying information to accurate information?
a. People maintain their level of self-esteem.
b. People become less likely to learn from their experiences.
c. People may make faulty decisions about future behavior.
d. People gain feedback that makes for better decisions.
Answer: D
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c. motor skills. d. retinal disparity.
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