Some studies show the even students who earned high grades in science classes provide 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 fact that even high-achieving students hold onto disproven explanations suggests that they are reluctant to change their minds when presented with new information or evidence. This is consistent with the systematic mistake of being stubborn or resistant to changing one's beliefs. Therefore, the best answer is C.

Some Studies Show the Even Students Who Earned High Grades