The Cognitive Error of Refusing to Accept or Acknowledge Evidence

question 24

Multiple Choice

The cognitive error of refusing to accept or acknowledge evidence that undermines your existing beliefs is known as…

• A) Motivated reasoning
• B) Denying contrary evidence
• C) Cognitive distortion
• D) Equivocation

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