When Individuals Focus on the Positive and Filter Out the Negative

question 42

True/False

When individuals focus on the positive and filter out the negative, or vice versa, it is known as selective perception.

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Definitions:

Political Priming

The influence on individuals' perceptions and attitudes caused by exposure to political information or stimuli.

Media Broadcasts

The distribution of audio or video content to a dispersed audience via any electronic mass communication medium.

Cathartic Effect

The relief or emotional release obtained through expressing strong emotions or through action.

Aggressive Impulses

Refers to sudden urges or desires to act out in anger or hostility towards others, often with little consideration for the consequences.