GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
COGNITION AND EMOTIONS
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Question
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Your belief remains intact even inthe face of evidence to the contrary
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You refuse to listen to arguments counter toyour beliefs
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You tend to become flustered and angered whenyour beliefs are refuted
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You tend to search for information thatsupports your beliefs
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following illustrates belief perseverance? Your belief remains intact even in the face of evidence to the contrary.
Detailed explanation-2: -Belief perseverance, also known as belief persistence, is the inability of people to change their own belief even upon receiving new information or facts that contradict or refute that belief. In other words, belief perseverance is the tendency of individuals to hold on to their beliefs even when they should not.
Detailed explanation-3: -Belief Perseverance bias occurs when a person has clear evidence against, they still hold on to their previous belief. Many people in the skeptic community are often frustrated when, after they have laid out so many sound arguments based on clear reasoning, they still can’t seem to change what someone believes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Heuristics can be mental shortcuts that ease the cognitive load of making a decision. Examples that employ heuristics include using trial and error, a rule of thumb or an educated guess.