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People unlikely to change their mind, even when facts contradict their views – study

People unlikely to change their mind, even when facts contradict their views – study A fresh study has confirmed that people are reluctant to change their minds and adapt their views, even when new information has been presented. This holds true even if they stand to lose money. The research from the University of Iowa is based on previous studies indicating that people are particularly likely to stick to their original viewpoint when they’ve had to write their beliefs down– a phenomenon known as the ‘explanation effect’, which also affects future actions. In the study, Tom Gruca, a professor of… View Article