Neutral-evidence principle Neutral evidence should not strengthen belief.  Such evidence being equally consistent with as well as  the opposite of a belief. This might consist of mixed evidence, that is, some evidence in favour of and equal evidence against the belief. There is a tendency for people to interpret ambiguous evidence as supporting favoured beliefs (Subjective Validation).   (see also: Belief perserverance, Selective exposure, Diagnosticity)   Back to: Glossary A-C, Glossary D-H, Glossary I-P, Glossary Q-S, Glossary T-Z   Glossary of selected Judgement & Decision-making, Belief-related, and other Psychology terms A-Z »   » Return to belief, judgement, and clear thinking »   Labels: Neutral-evidence principle

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