People with opposing views of capital punishment reviewed mixed evidence regarding its effectiveness as a crime deterrent. As a result, their opposing views differed more strongly than ever. This best illustrates

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Belief perseverance refers to the tendency to cling to initial beliefs even in the face of conflicting evidence. In this situation, despite the mixed evidence regarding the effectiveness of capital punishment as a crime deterrent, people's opposing views became more strongly held, indicating belief perseverance. The framing effect, overconfidence, and the availability heuristic do not fully capture this phenomenon.

People with Opposing Views of Capital Punishment Reviewed Mixed Evidence