People Tend to Interpret New Information in a Way That

question 46

Multiple Choice

People tend to interpret new information in a way that will support what they already believe.This is called ________.

• A)selective retention
• B)selective distortion
• C)selective attitude
• D)selective learning
• E)selective perception

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Definitions:

State Jurisdiction

The authority given to a state to govern or legislate over certain matters within its territorial boundaries.

Exclusive

Refers to something that is limited to certain people, groups, or areas, often meaning it's not shared or distributed freely.

Civil Matters

Legal issues and disputes that involve private rights and relationships between individual parties, excluding criminal matters.

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Issues or cases involving violations of laws that relate to conduct considered harmful or dangerous to society as a whole.