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Question 1
The tendency to maintain a particular way of thinking even in the face of contradictory evidence is called blank.
Question 2
Which of the following would be an example of belief perseverance?
Question 3
If you had to select a word that encapsulates the phenomenon of belief perseverance, which would be the best selection?
Question 4
Your Take! Why do you think people cling to their beliefs even when they are shown that the beliefs are inaccurate or unlikely to come true?