The Tendency to Seek Information and Media That Agree with One's

question 90

Multiple Choice

The tendency to seek information and media that agree with one's views and to avoid dissonant information is called _____.

• A)selective exposure
• B)defensive pessimism
• C)impact bias
• D)hindsight bias

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Definitions:

Malonic Ester Synthesis

A carbon-carbon bond-forming reaction that uses malonic esters to synthesize carboxylic acids with various substituents.

Dieckmann Cyclization

A chemical reaction where a diester reacts with itself in the presence of a strong base to form a β-keto ester, effectively forming a ring structure as part of the process.

Cyclohexene

A volatile and flammable hydrocarbon with a cyclic structure, containing a single double bond, used as an intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds.

Crossed Claisen Condensation

A reaction involving the condensation of two different esters or an ester and a carbonyl compound under basic conditions to form a β-keto ester.