Maritza believes that clowns are evil.She meets two men who are very nice and then learns that they are clowns.Despite this,she does not adjust her belief and continues to think clowns are evil.This is called

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This scenario is an example of belief perseverance, which is the tendency to maintain one's beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence. Maritza's preconceived belief that clowns are evil is so strong that it persists despite encountering two friendly clowns who go against her belief.

Maritza Believes That Clowns Are Evil