Lord and colleagues had psychology students read about two studies on the social impact of capital punishment.One study seemed to confirm that the death penalty is effective as a crime deterrent,while the other study suggested that it is not effective.Students on both sides of the debate came away holding their initial positions even more strongly than before.This finding is evidence of:

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This finding is evidence of confirmation bias, where individuals seek out and interpret information in a way that confirms their preexisting beliefs and attitudes, while ignoring or dismissing information that contradicts them.

Lord and Colleagues Had Psychology Students Read About Two Studies