Question

    The tendency to pay attention to messages consistent with one's attitudes and beliefs and to ignore messages that are inconsistent is called:

    A selective retention. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B selective comprehension Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C selective exposure Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D selective perception. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The tendency to pay attention to messages consistent with one's attitudes and beliefs and to ignore messages that are inconsistent is called selective exposure.

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