Listening to the Radio on the Way Home from Work

question 73

Multiple Choice

Listening to the radio on the way home from work, Paul is particularly aware of an ad for McDonald's because he is getting hungry. This is an example of ________.

• A) selective attention
• B) selective exposure
• C) perceptual defense
• D) perceptual blocking
• E) perceptual organization

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