Experimental participants reviewed two research studies,one supporting and the other refuting the crime-deterring effectiveness of capital punishment.Afterward,the opinions of those who initially favored the use of capital punishment became ________ favorable toward its use.The opinions of those who initially opposed the use of capital punishment became ________ favorable toward its use.

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This scenario describes a phenomenon known as "confirmation bias," where individuals tend to favor information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs. Those who initially favored capital punishment became more favorable after reviewing the studies, while those who opposed it became less favorable.

Experimental Participants Reviewed Two Research Studies,one Supporting and the Other