What Is the Tendency to Cling to One's Beliefs in the Face

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the tendency to cling to one's beliefs in the face of contradictory evidence?

• A) belief bias
• B) confirmation bias
• C) belief perseverance
• D) illusory belief

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Definitions:

Yield To Maturity

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Current Yield

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Bond Coupon Rates

The interest rate provided by a bond each year, shown as a percentage of the bond's nominal value.

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