DrSchmidt Is Convinced That Playing Violent Video Games Is Not

question 50

Multiple Choice

Dr.Schmidt is convinced that playing violent video games is not associated with aggressive behavior in children.When presented with research showing a link between the two,Dr.Schmidt ignores the evidence by claiming the research is flawed.He has engaged in

• A) the framing effect.
• B) motivated reasoning.
• C) belief perseverance.
• D) the availability heuristic.

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