People's judgments about whether or not to accept conclusions often depend more on _____ than _____.

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People often base their judgments on whether the conclusions seem believable or plausible, rather than the logical validity of the argument. They may accept a conclusion even if the argument is flawed, simply because the conclusion aligns with their prior beliefs or experiences. Conversely, they may reject a conclusion even if the argument is logically sound, if the conclusion seems implausible or unlikely.

People's Judgments About Whether or Not to Accept Conclusions Often