Lord and colleagues found that, after reading articles with research that both supported and undermined the value of capital punishment, people with initially favorable attitudes believed capital punishment to be more effective, while those with initially negative attitudes believed it to be less so. This finding is evidence of:

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This finding is evidence of confirmation bias, as individuals are interpreting and accepting information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs about capital punishment while ignoring or discounting information that does not align with their beliefs.

Lord and Colleagues Found That, After Reading Articles with Research