Scott is very convinced that all Jewish individuals are very cheap,and he is not afraid to share his views with other people.As he is walking down the street,however,he noticed that an orthodox Jewish gentleman is putting money into the cup of a homeless person who has asked for some help."He's just trying to make himself look good," Scott thinks to himself.The fact that Scott maintains his beliefs even when there is evidence that shows him that he is wrong is called belief __________.
A) perseverance
B) maintenance
C) stability
D) exempting

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Belief perseverance is the tendency to maintain one's beliefs even when presented with evidence that contradicts or undermines those beliefs. In this scenario, Scott's belief that all Jewish individuals are cheap is not based on evidence and is contradicted by the evidence of the Orthodox Jewish gentleman's charitable act. Despite this evidence, Scott maintains his belief, demonstrating belief perseverance.

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