________________ is the search for evidence that only supports a preexisting belief,whereas ______________ involves accepting preexisting evidence only if it confirms a belief.
A)Confirmation bias;the representativeness heuristic
B)Belief perseverance;the representativeness heuristic
C)Belief perseverance;confirmation bias
D)Confirmation bias;belief perseverance

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Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for or interpret information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. On the other hand, belief perseverance is the tendency to maintain one's beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

________________ Is the Search for Evidence That Only Supports a Preexisting