Dina Has Decided Ahead of Time That She Doesn't Like

question 15

Multiple Choice

Dina has decided ahead of time that she doesn't like classical music, so she turns down an invitation to attend a concert in the Music School. Her behavior is an example of:

• A) selective attention.
• B) selective exposure.
• C) mindless interaction.
• D) a primacy effect.

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Definitions:

Structural

Pertaining to the physical or logical arrangement of a system's parts.

Preoperational Stage

The second stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically occurring between ages 2 and 7, characterized by the development of language and the ability to think symbolically, yet struggling with logic or understanding the viewpoint of others.

18 Months

A reference to a specific age or time period, often significant in developmental psychology for milestones in infants.

Mental Structures

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