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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Definitions:

Scientific Theory

A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is acquired through the scientific method and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation.

Biodiversity

The variety and variability of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or on the entire Earth, important for the stability and resilience of ecosystems.

Agriculture

The practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising livestock for food, fiber, and other products.

Supergroups

Broad classifications in the taxonomy of eukaryotic organisms, grouping together several kingdoms based on genetic similarities and evolutionary relationships.