Andre first became suspicious of his roommate's honesty when he could not find his wallet. Although Andre later recalled that he had left his wallet in the glove compartment of his own car,his newly formed doubt about his roommate's honesty remained as strong as ever. Andre's irrational suspicion of his roommate best illustrates

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The belief perseverance phenomenon is illustrated here, as Andre continues to believe in his roommate's dishonesty even after finding evidence (his wallet in his car) that contradicts his suspicion. This phenomenon describes the tendency to cling to one's initial belief even after it has been discredited.

Andre First Became Suspicious of His Roommate's Honesty When He