The More We Think on Our Theories and Elaborate on How

question 33

Multiple Choice

The more we think on our theories and elaborate on how they might be true, the less open we are to outside information that challenges our beliefs. This statement is best explained by

• A) belief perseverance.
• B) the misinformation effect.
• C) priming.
• D) the overconfidence phenomenon.

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Screening Interview

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Application Letter

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