Which of the Following Factors Is NOT Emphasized in Lay

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is NOT emphasized in lay epistemology theory research as playing a role in the type of cognitive closure that people will seek?

• A) the extent to which a relevant preexisting belief that we hold is activated in the situation
• B) whether a person has a general preference for simple and clear knowledge
• C) the cognitive impairments and advantages that people may have at different developmental stages
• D) whether a person is exhausted or unable to focus in a situation

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