People often hold on stubbornly to their misconceptions about the world. Three of the following are possible explanations as to why this might be so. Which statement is not a likely explanation for the resilience of misconceptions?
A) Some misconceptions are central elements of people's personal theories about the world.
B) Virtually all knowledge has a natural tendency to become distorted over time.
C) People learn school subject matter without relating it to the things they know and believe.
D) People elaborate on new information using their current misconceptions.

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While it is true that knowledge can become distorted over time, this statement does not directly relate to the resilience of misconceptions. The other three options explain how misconceptions can persist despite new information or evidence.

People Often Hold on Stubbornly to Their Misconceptions About the World