I don’t know of any studies backing this up, but I’d be expect that if a position doesn’t go against deeply held beliefs then having to argue for it will make you update in that direction.
Sounds like a classic case of priming to me.
I don’t know of any studies backing this up, but I’d be expect that if a position doesn’t go against deeply held beliefs then having to argue for it will make you update in that direction.
Sounds like a classic case of priming to me.