Despite Reading Numerous Research Studies That Report the Association of Fast

question 20

Multiple Choice

Despite reading numerous research studies that report the association of fast food consumption with heart disease and diabetes, Rachel continues to eat fast food and thinks that it is harmless. Rachel's thinking is an example of

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

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