An attitude characterized by tenacious adherence to one's opinions even though they may be unwarranted and based on insufficiently examined premises is called __________.

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Dogmatism refers to an attitude of being closed-minded and stubbornly maintaining one's beliefs even in the face of evidence or reasoned arguments to the contrary. This is often seen in people who hold strong opinions without critically examining their premises, and who are not open to new information or alternative perspectives. Authoritarianism refers to a political ideology or system characterized by centralized power and strict control, and is not the best choice for this definition. Discretion refers to the ability to make decisions thoughtfully and carefully, and corruption refers to dishonest or unethical behavior in positions of power.

An Attitude Characterized by Tenacious Adherence to One's Opinions Even