When Asked Whether They Want to View Information Supporting or Opposing

question 42

Multiple Choice

When asked whether they want to view information supporting or opposing their viewpoint,people who have just expressed their views on various topics prefer to view information supporting their positions.Which of the following best accounts for this finding?

• A)brainwashing
• B)self-perception theory
• C)overconfidence
• D)selective exposure

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