Biased assimilation and attitude polarization the effects of prior theories on subsequently considered evidence

People who hold strong opinions on complex social issues are likely to examine relevant empirical evidence in a biased manner. They are apt to accept "confirming" evidence at face value while subjecting "disconfirming" evidence to critical evaluation, and, as a result, draw undue...

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Huvudupphovsmän: Lord, Charles G. (Författare, medförfattare), Ross, Lee (Författare, medförfattare), Lepper, Mark R. (Författare, medförfattare)
Materialtyp: Analytics
Språk:English
Publicerad: [Place of publication not identified] American Psychological Association, Inc. ©1979.
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