Sandi is an arts major who believes that colour affects everything, from how people communicate to their moods. At a recent art show, Sandi discussed this issue with fellow artists who told her that no scientific evidence supported her statements. Sandi still holds to her belief that colour affects everything, especially personality, thus demonstrating
A)belief perseverance.
B)confirmation bias.
C)analytical thinking.
D)naive realism.

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Sandi's refusal to change her belief in the face of evidence that contradicts it demonstrates belief perseverance - the tendency to cling to one's initial beliefs even after receiving evidence that disconfirms them.

Sandi Is an Arts Major Who Believes That Colour Affects