_____ Is the Tendency to Maintain an Assumption Despite Encountering

question 20

Multiple Choice

_____ is the tendency to maintain an assumption despite encountering contradictory factual information, often by interpreting information in a way that does not invalidate the original assumption.

• A) The availability heuristic
• B) Overconfidence
• C) Hindsight bias
• D) Belief perseverance

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Definitions:

MMPI

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, a comprehensive standardized test used to assess and diagnose mental health disorders and personality structure.

Raven's Progressive Matrices

A nonverbal group test typically used to measure abstract reasoning and considered a good estimation of fluid intelligence.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, often studied in psychology to understand differences in behavior and mental processes.

Self-Concept

An individual's perception of themselves, including beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about one's identity and abilities.