The more we think on our theories and elaborate on how they might be true, the less open we are to outside information that challenges our beliefs. This statement is best explained by
A) belief perseverance.
B) the misinformation effect.
C) priming.
D) the overconfidence phenomenon.

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Belief perseverance refers to the tendency to hold onto our beliefs even when presented with contradictory evidence. The more we think about and elaborate on our beliefs, the stronger they become and the less likely we are to change them when presented with new information that challenges our views.

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