Despite reading numerous research studies that associate fast food consumption with heart disease and diabetes,Rachel continues eating fast food and considers it harmless.Rachel's thinking is an example of:
A)belief assimilation.
B)belief consolidation.
C)belief perseverance.
D)the operation of the availability heuristic.

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Rachel's thinking is an example of belief perseverance, which means she is holding onto her beliefs despite evidence that contradicts them.

Despite Reading Numerous Research Studies That Associate Fast Food Consumption