The Cognitive Process People Use to Make Sense Out of the Environment

question 106

Multiple Choice

The cognitive process people use to make sense out of the environment by selecting, organizing, and interpreting information from the environment is called:

• A) selective retention.
• B) dissonance.
• C) emotional contagion.
• D) perception.
• E) personality.

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Definitions:

Aboriginal Peoples

Indigenous groups in Canada, known for their distinct cultures, languages, histories, and territorial connections, acknowledged as the original inhabitants of the region.

Reformist

An advocate for gradual change within existing institutions and structures to improve or reform society, as opposed to advocating for radical or revolutionary changes.

Neoevolutionary Theory

Lenski’s analysis of the role that technology plays in people’s adjustment to the physical world.

Technology Haves

Individuals or communities that have ready access to modern digital technologies and the internet.