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Pre-existing beliefs

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Pre-existing beliefs refer to the ideas, opinions, or attitudes that a person already holds before encountering new information. These beliefs can strongly influence how individuals interpret and respond to new evidence.

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