Despite Overwhelming and Highly Publicized Evidence That Senator McEwan Was

question 180

Multiple Choice

Despite overwhelming and highly publicized evidence that Senator McEwan was guilty of serious political corruption and misconduct, many who had supported her in past elections remained convinced of her political integrity. Their reaction best illustrates

• A) the framing effect.
• B) telegraphic speech.
• C) belief perseverance.
• D) the availability heuristic.

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Negative Situation

An adverse or undesirable circumstance or event.

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Negative Connotations

Words or phrases that evoke negative feelings or associations.

Euphemisms

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