Selective _____ Is the Tendency to Accept Communication Messages Consistent

question 63

Multiple Choice

Selective _____ is the tendency to accept communication messages consistent with existing attitudes and beliefs.

• A)exposure
• B)attention
• C)perception
• D)retention
• E)memory

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Definitions:

Formal Reasoning

The process of following a set of rigorous procedures for reaching logical conclusions.

Dialectical Reasoning

A method of argument for resolving disagreement that involves the exchange of arguments and counter-arguments, aiming to find the truth through reasoned discussion.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often leading to a solution but not always the optimal one.

Anthropomorphism

The attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities, such as animals or objects.