Tim Believes the Attacks on Sept

question 72

Multiple Choice

Tim believes the attacks on Sept.11^th were an inside job.Although his friend Max,has shown him numerous studies,reviews,and assessments that suggest it could not have been an inside job,Tim rejects the validity of the research and holds firm in his beliefs.This is an example of _____________.

• A)a confirmation bias
• B)a conjunction fallacy
• C)belief perseverance
• D)functional fixedness

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