Some studies show that even students who earned high grades in science classes accept disproven explanations for scientific phenomena. These disproven explanations had been acquired prior to the science classes. These studies provide some support for which of the following systematic mistakes that people make?
A)people are overconfident
B)people give too much weight to a small number of vivid observations
C)people are reluctant to change their minds
D)All of the above are correct.

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The finding that even students with high grades in science classes can hold onto disproven explanations acquired prior to the class supports the idea that people are reluctant to change their minds, even when presented with evidence that contradicts their previous beliefs. The other choices may also contribute to this phenomenon, but this evidence specifically supports reluctance to change one's mind.

Some Studies Show That Even Students Who Earned High Grades