Lawanda did not want to change her stance on capital punishment,but Jack's argument did make her think twice about her position.However,instead of being persuaded,Lawanda dismissed the arguments by deeming Jack's facts unreliable.How has Lawanda responded to her own cognitive dissonance in this instance?
A)By reinterpreting Jack's message.
B)By discrediting Jack and his sources.
C)By simply refusing to listen to the remaining points.
D)By seeking information from another source.

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Lawanda responded to her cognitive dissonance by discrediting Jack and his sources, rather than considering and reassessing her own beliefs. This is an example of confirmation bias, or the tendency to seek out and believe information that confirms one's existing beliefs, while dismissing or discrediting information that contradicts those beliefs.

Lawanda Did Not Want to Change Her Stance on Capital