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The topic of belief perseverance. What implications do you think this has for our society?

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A discussion of how belief perseverance affects society is provided. The implication of our society is determined.

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Belief perseverance is a phenomenon whereby individuals hold on to their beliefs even in the face of contradictory evidence. For example, some individuals believe the only way to raise children is to use corporal punishment. They do not believe children can ever learn to listen unless they get hit. Even when research shows that corporal punishment does not ...

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