_____ Is Standing by a Belief That Is Crumbling Under

question 12

Multiple Choice

_____ is standing by a belief that is crumbling under the weight of evidence to the contrary.

• A) Confirmation bias
• B) Critical thinking
• C) Common sense
• D) Belief perseverance

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Definitions:

Ability Traits

Innate capabilities or talents that individuals possess, which differ from one person to another, such as intellectual, musical, or athletic abilities.

Source Trait

Fundamental personality components identified through factor analysis that underlie and determine surface behavior.

Surface Trait

Observable qualities or characteristics of an individual's personality, which are a visible manifestation of deeper personality traits.

Style of Life

A concept introduced by Alfred Adler, referring to an individual's unique way of achieving superiority and coping with feelings of inferiority, shaped by early childhood experiences.