Interpreting Information So That It Is Consistent with One's Attitudes

question 353

Multiple Choice

Interpreting information so that it is consistent with one's attitudes and beliefs is referred to as

• A) selective retention.
• B) selective comprehension.
• C) selective exposure.
• D) selective analysis.
• E) stimulus discrimination.

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Research methods where subjects are observed in their natural habitat without any manipulation by the observer.

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