IMO I think that whatever your predeturmined assumption is on wheater or not R=U, you are going to find proof to support your theory, Making truth to such facts will only weigh on those supporting your facts, either way. I Just finished Social Psychology and I remember something to that nature, i figured I would share that with you. I really cant remember what that process was, But i think it was Cognitive Dissanance or somthing.