Hypothetical questions can bias thought. This works by eliciting an already held opinion in general. An hypothetical question can help to connect the generally held pre-conception with a specific yet unrelated subject.
Hypothetically tweaking: Research shows questions can influence behavior, promote bias: if I introduce someone to new, hypothetical information about a certain politician being crooked, even though the information isn't true, the question will influence them over time because it matches their existing, negative beliefs about politicians," said Moore. "They'll become more negative about that politician and less likely to vote for him, and their attitude about politicians in general will become more negative."
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