Tim believes the attacks on Sept.11^th were an inside job.Although his friend Max,has shown him numerous studies,reviews,and assessments that suggest it could not have been an inside job,Tim rejects the validity of the research and holds firm in his beliefs.This is an example of _____________. A)a confirmation bias B)a conjunction fallacy C)belief perseverance D)functional fixedness

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This is an example of belief perseverance, as Tim is holding onto his belief despite evidence presented to him. He is not accepting new information that conflicts with his existing belief, which is characteristic of belief perseverance. Confirmation bias is a related but slightly different concept, which involves seeking out and interpreting information in a way that confirms preexisting beliefs. Conjunction fallacy and functional fixedness are not relevant to this scenario.

Tim Believes the Attacks on Sept