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Belief perseverance effect

- Belief perseverance effect : Belief perseverance effect refers to the tendency for people to cling to their beliefs even after they learn that the evidence underlying these beliefs is flawed.

Belief-bias effect

Belief-bias effect refers to a situation that occurs when a person's prior knowledge, attitudes, or values distort the reasoning process by influencing the person to accept invalid arguments.

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Belief-desire reasoning

Belief-desire reasoning refers to the process whereby we explain and predict what people do based on what we understand their desires and beliefs to be.

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Belief-desire theory

Belief-desire theory refers to the theory of mind that develops between ages 3 and 4 wherein the child now realizes that both beliefs and desires may determine behavior and that people will usually act on their beliefs, even if they are inaccurate

Beliefs

Beliefs refer to pieces of information about something; facts or opinions..

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Believability

Believability, in the context of psychology, refers to the extent to which an individual's beliefs, perceptions, or judgments are considered credible, trustworthy, or plausible. It plays a crucial role in various aspects of human cognition, behavior, and decision-making. This article delves into the concept of believability, providing insights into its definition, examples, risks, application areas, recommendations, and potential approaches for treatment and healing. Additionally, we'll explore the historical context and touch upon any legal implications related to believability.

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Believability effect

Believability effect refers to the tendency to draw or accept conclusions from premises when the content of the conclusion makes intuitive sense, regardless of the logical necessity.

Bell and pad method

Bell and pad method refers to the treatment for Enuresis in which a pad placed under a sleeping child to detect traces of urine sets off a bell when urine is detected, awakening the child to condition him or her to wake up and use the bathroom before urinating

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