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

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The description in the statement is actually referring to the concept of 'dogmatism' rather than 'authoritarianism'. Authoritarianism refers to a personality trait that is characterized by a preference for obedience to authority, strict adherence to social norms and hierarchies, and a tendency to be intolerant of those who deviate from these norms.

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