Belief and Reasoning Biases
Belief perseverance
Holding a belief after its support has been weakened.
What Is Belief perseverance?
Belief perseverance is a thinking trap where holding a belief after its support has been weakened.
How It Tricks You
It can make a conclusion feel proven because it fits what already seems true.
Real-World Example
A corrected rumor keeps shaping someone's opinion.
Seen Online As
- The fast interpretation is doing more work than the evidence.
- The claim feels obvious before the check question is asked.
- A shortcut is making the judgment feel more certain than it is.
What To Ask Instead
What evidence originally convinced me?
Related Thinking Traps
Common Situations
Quick FAQ
What is Belief perseverance?
Holding a belief after its support has been weakened.
What is an example of Belief perseverance?
A corrected rumor keeps shaping someone's opinion.
How do I spot Belief perseverance?
What evidence originally convinced me?