People with opposing views of capital punishment reviewed mixed evidence regarding its effectiveness as a crime deterrent. As a result, their opposing views differed more strongly than ever. This best illustrates

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Belief perseverance is the tendency to cling to one's initial beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence. In this scenario, people with opposing views are exposed to mixed evidence regarding the effectiveness of capital punishment as a crime deterrent. However, they still hold on to their initial beliefs and interpret the evidence in a way that supports their stance, leading to stronger differences in their views. The other options (A, B, and D) do not adequately explain the scenario described.

People with Opposing Views of Capital Punishment Reviewed Mixed Evidence