Virgil continues to attribute sounds and odd sensations in his house to the presence of ghosts although he knows that ghosts are not real. This is an example of:
A) hindsight bias.
B) better-than-average effect.
C) belief perseverance.
D) pleasure paradox.

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Belief perseverance is the tendency to cling to one's initial belief even after receiving new information that contradicts or disconfirms the basis of that belief. In this case, Virgil continues to attribute odd sensations to ghosts despite knowing ghosts are not real, demonstrating belief perseverance.

Virgil Continues to Attribute Sounds and Odd Sensations in His