A young adult believes that elderly individuals are terrible drivers.He never allows himself to be given a ride by anyone over the age of 55.Why will this young adult most likely continue to believe that the elderly are poor drivers?

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The young adult's belief about the poor driving skills of elderly individuals is most likely to be reinforced by behavioral confirmation. This means that the young adult's expectation of poor driving skills from the elderly may lead them to interpret any mistakes or accidents made by elderly drivers as evidence to support their belief. This can create a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the young adult's behavior towards elderly drivers further reinforces their belief. Therefore, it is unlikely that the young adult will change their belief unless they confront and challenge their expectations. Option A (demand characteristics) and option D (in-group bias) are not relevant in this context, and option B (self-serving bias) is not an accurate explanation of the young adult's behavior.

A Young Adult Believes That Elderly Individuals Are Terrible Drivers