Arguments That Are in Conflict with One's Prior Attitudes Are

question 125

Multiple Choice

Arguments that are in conflict with one's prior attitudes are scrutinized longer and subjected to more skeptical analysis than are arguments that are consistent with one's prior beliefs. Which of the following concepts is this finding most consistent with?

• A)matching hypothesis
• B)fundamental attribution error
• C)confirmation bias
• D)cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

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Allness

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