Deborah was reluctant to change her ideas about causes of youth violence in light of new information because her grandfather believed strongly in those causes. Which of the following describes her error of reasoning the best ?
A. ego-based commitment
B. excessive devotion to tradition
C. uncritical agreement with authorities
D. selective observations
Answer: B
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