Participants in one study (Lord,Ross,& Lepper,1979)were first asked about their beliefs regarding the death penalty,and then they were provided with evidence both for and against it.After studying these materials,beliefs about the death penalty were reassessed.This study found that participants:
A)reported that their original beliefs were weakened after evaluating arguments on both sides of the debate.
B)were more likely to favor the death penalty,regardless of their original beliefs.
C)were more likely to oppose the death penalty,regardless of their original beliefs.
D)reported that their original beliefs were strengthened after evaluating arguments on both sides of the debate.

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The study by Lord, Ross, & Lepper (1979) found that participants' original beliefs about the death penalty were strengthened after they were exposed to evidence supporting both sides. This phenomenon is known as the confirmation bias, where individuals favor information that confirms their preexisting beliefs.

Participants in One Study (Lord,Ross,& Lepper,1979)were First Asked About Their