People with opposing views of the death penalty reviewed mixed evidence regarding whether it is effective in lowering the crime rate.As a result,their opposing views differed more strongly than ever.This best illustrates

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The scenario described in the question is an example of belief perseverance, which refers to the tendency to maintain one's beliefs even when presented with contradictory evidence. Despite reviewing mixed evidence regarding the effectiveness of the death penalty in lowering crime, people with opposing views continued to hold onto their beliefs, resulting in a stronger polarization of their views. The framing effect, convergent thinking, and availability heuristic are not the best choices for this scenario.

People with Opposing Views of the Death Penalty Reviewed Mixed