People Cannot Focus on All of the Stimuli That Surround

question 57

Multiple Choice

People cannot focus on all of the stimuli that surround them each day. A person's tendency to screen out most of the information is called ________.

• A) subliminal retention
• B) selective distortion
• C) cognitive dissonance
• D) selective attention
• E) cognitive inertia

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Definitions:

Outside Agents

External individuals or entities that influence or intervene in a system, situation, or organization, often bringing change or external perspectives.

Slippery Slope

A logical fallacy or argument that suggests taking a minor action will lead to major and increasingly negative consequences, without sufficient evidence for those outcomes.

Police Corruption

Unethical or criminal acts conducted by police officers, often for personal gain or to further the interests of the police force at the expense of public trust.

Small Amounts

Quantities that are less than average or usual, often considered minimal or insignificant in size.