When Existing Beliefs Influence the Way People Interpret What They

question 67

Multiple Choice

When existing beliefs influence the way people interpret what they see, that process is known as:

• A) Cognitive dissonance
• B) Cue theory
• C) Framing
• D) Selective perception

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