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Reject Evidence

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

When a person refuses to accept or consider evidence that contradicts their pre-existing beliefs. It is a cognitive bias known as confirmation bias.

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