The tendency to engage in belief perseverance can be reduced or eliminated by ____.

A) attempting to make one's behaviors and attitudes more consistent
B) making an effort to persuade others of one's beliefs
C) coming up with personal examples to support one's beliefs
D) coming up with counterarguments (i.e., arguments for "the other side")

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Mourice McDuffie · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Coming up with counterarguments encourages individuals to consider perspectives different from their own, which can challenge and potentially change their existing beliefs, reducing belief perseverance.

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