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The author tells us that if someone questions why you see an issue the way you do, you probably respond by giving reasons or arguments you feel support your beliefs.Why do you think the author says this? Do people usually act defensively when questioned about their beliefs? Why do you think they do or don't act defensively?


Definitions:

Emotion

A complex psychological state that involves an individual's subjective experience, physiological response, and behavioral expression.

Reason

Those sentences in the argument that are used to show that the conclusion is true or that it is probably true.

Reflective

Pertaining to careful thought or contemplation, often evaluating past experiences.

Satisficing Heuristic

A decision-making strategy that entails searching through the available alternatives until an acceptability threshold is met, rather than seeking the optimal solution.

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