The Desire to Reduce Cognitive Uncertainty, Which Heightens the Importance

question 37

Multiple Choice

The desire to reduce cognitive uncertainty, which heightens the importance of first impressions, is called

• A) need for closure.
• B) belief perseverance.
• C) confirmation bias.
• D) counterfactual thinking.

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