Question

When her professor failed to recognize that Judy had her hand raised for a question, Judy began to think her professor was unfriendly. Although she subsequently learned that the professor's limited vision kept him from seeing her raised hand, she continued thinking the professor was unfriendly. Judy's reaction best illustrates:

A. the framing effect.
B. belief perseverance.
C. a critical period.
D. the availability heuristic.

Answer 1

B. belief perseverance.

Step-by-step explanation:

Belief perseverance refers to a tendency that people have to hold unto their preconceived notions or beliefs even after new evidence that contradicts them comes to light. Belief perseverance makes it very difficult for people to change their minds or to adopt new information that contradicts their beliefs. In this case, Judy refuses to change her mind about her professor even after it becomes obvious that her initial assumption was not based on reality.