In one study, participants were exposed to negative information about their favorite Presidential candidate. Both Democrats and Republicans were quick to identify the opponent's _____ but were less likely to do so for their preferred candidate.
A) exculpatory statements
B) congruent statements
C) contradictory statements
D) linguistic errors

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The study found that participants were less likely to identify contradictory statements made by their preferred Presidential candidate when exposed to negative information. This suggests that individuals are more likely to be biased in favor of their preferred candidate and overlook their flaws or mistakes.

In One Study, Participants Were Exposed to Negative Information About