“…7 In online social networks, for instance, individuals who admit they are wrong have more favorable user reputation ratings (ie, are viewed as more competent and likable) than those who refuse to do so or who fail to respond to compelling arguments contrary to the user's initial position. 13,14 Porter et al 15 demonstrated in a series of 5 studies that IH predicts learning mastery behaviors (eg, persisting in the face of setbacks, exerting effort, and seeking challenges) that have been tied to higher levels of achievement. Another study revealed that those higher in IH spent more time reading sentences that contained opinions contrary to their own related to controversial topics.…”