Arguments that are in conflict with one's prior attitudes are scrutinized longer and subjected to more skeptical analysis than are arguments that are consistent with one's prior beliefs. Which of the following concepts is this finding most consistent with?

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This finding is most consistent with confirmation bias, which is the tendency to favor information that confirms one's existing beliefs and to scrutinize or dismiss information that contradicts those beliefs.

Arguments That Are in Conflict with One's Prior Attitudes Are