Belief perseverance refers to
A) a tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions.
B) approaching a problem in a particular way that has been successful in the past.
C) a methodical procedure that guarantees the eventual solution of a problem.
D) clinging to one's initial conceptions after the basis on which they were formed has been discredited.

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Belief perseverance refers to the tendency to hold onto one's initial beliefs even after evidence or information has been presented that discredits them. This can lead to cognitive and confirmation bias, as individuals will overlook or ignore contradictory evidence in order to maintain their beliefs.

Belief Perseverance Refers to