Donald argues vehemently that women drive more recklessly than men do despite his awareness of statistics from multiple sources that indicate his argument is not correct. Donald is MOST specifically demonstrating _____.

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Donald is demonstrating belief perseverance, which is the tendency to cling on to one's initial beliefs and opinions even when presented with contradictory evidence. In this case, he is holding on to his belief that women drive recklessly despite being presented with statistics that prove otherwise.

Donald Argues Vehemently That Women Drive More Recklessly Than Men