Reject Evidence

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.

Related terms

Confirmation Bias:

The tendency to seek out, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's pre-existing beliefs.

Belief Perseverance:

The tendency to cling onto one's initial belief even in the face of contrary evidence.

Selective Exposure: The tendency to expose oneself only to information that aligns with existing beliefs while avoiding contradictory information.