The coach told Bob's father, "He can't dribble, shoot, defend, or even keep his shoes tied!" and showed him the year's statistics.Even so, Bob's father still thinks Bob has a career in professional basketball.This represents:
A)confirmation bias
B)a framing effect
C)the incubation effect
D)belief persistence

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Belief persistence 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 scenario, despite the coach providing evidence (year's statistics) that Bob lacks the necessary skills for professional basketball, Bob's father maintains his belief in Bob's potential career, illustrating belief persistence.

The Coach Told Bob's Father, "He Can't Dribble, Shoot, Defend