People with opposing views of capital punishment reviewed mixed evidence regarding its effectiveness as a crime deterrent.As a result,their opposing views differed more strongly than ever.This best illustrates
A) the framing effect.
B) the planning fallacy.
C) belief perseverance.
D) the availability heuristic.

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The scenario describes how individuals are presented with mixed evidence, but due to their opposing views, they interpret the evidence in a way that supports their preexisting beliefs. This phenomenon is known as belief perseverance, where individuals persistently cling to their initial beliefs despite contradictory evidence.

People with Opposing Views of Capital Punishment Reviewed Mixed Evidence