It Is Not Uncommon for People to Hang on to Their

question 35

Multiple Choice

It is not uncommon for people to hang on to their beliefs even when substantial evidence suggests they are untrue,counterproductive,and even harmful.This tendency is known as the

• A)belief perseverance phenomenon.
• B)belief continuity phenomenon.
• C)correspondence bias.
• D)belief disconfirmation bias.

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Definitions:

Benevolents

Individuals or entities that are disposed to doing good and acting with kindness or charity.

Entitleds

Individuals who believe they deserve preferential treatment and are overly self-centered in their relations with others.

Negative Inequity

A perception of unfairness experienced when an individual perceives they have received less in comparison to others, despite similar input or effort.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that focuses on the fairness of how rewards and resources are distributed within social groups or organizations.