Belief Perseverance Is Likely a Result of ________ Thinking

question 11

Multiple Choice

Belief perseverance is likely a result of ________ thinking.

• A)controlled social thinking
• B)automatic social thinking
• C)counterfactual reasoning
• D)self-fulfilling prophecy

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain's cerebrum, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Brainstem

The lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord, overseeing fundamental life-supporting functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Discriminate Sounds

The ability to distinguish between different sounds, an important aspect of auditory perception.

Cerebellum

The cerebellum is a major feature of the hindbrain of all vertebrates and is primarily responsible for regulating motor movements, including balance, coordination, and speech.