People Are Motivated to Validate Their Preexisting Beliefs in All

question 86

Multiple Choice

People are motivated to validate their preexisting beliefs in all of the following EXCEPT which circumstance?

• A)the sense of self-worth is at stake
• B)beliefs are challenged by opposing information
• C)beliefs have been made salient
• D)there is time and the issue is important

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Definitions:

Ethical Principle

A fundamental guideline of ideal conduct that influences moral decision making.

Cross-Sectional

A research methodology that evaluates information from a population, or a sample that accurately reflects that population, at a particular moment.

Cohort Differences

Variations in characteristics, beliefs, or behaviors among groups of people who were born during the same period or generation.

Longitudinal

A study design that follows the same subjects over a period of time to observe changes or developments.