Faced with evidence that seems to contradict a hoped-for finding, people may object to the study's methodology. This is an example of the:
A)wishful thinking bias.
B)confirmation bias.
C)fallacy of positive instances.
D)belief-bias effect.

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The scenario described is an example of wishful thinking bias, which is the tendency to believe in accordance with our hopes or desires, rather than based on evidence. When faced with evidence that goes against what people hope for, they may try to discredit the study or its methodology in order to maintain their desired belief. The other options listed do not accurately describe this scenario.

Faced with Evidence That Seems to Contradict a Hoped-For Finding