Despite reading numerous research studies that associate fast food consumption with heart disease and diabetes, Rachel continues eating fast food and considers it harmless. Rachel's thinking is an example of:
A. the operation of the availability heuristic.
B. belief assimilation.
C. belief perseverance.
D. belief consolidation.
Answer: C
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