Although Research Has Been Very Clear on the Harmful Effects

question 102

Multiple Choice

Although research has been very clear on the harmful effects of drug dependency,Carla continues to believe that one Tylenol a day is harmless.Carla's thinking clearly reveals

• A)belief assimilation.
• B)belief consolidation.
• C)belief perseverance.
• D)operation of the availability heuristic.

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