How Do Values and Attitudes Affect the Selective Attention Process

question 21

Multiple Choice

How do values and attitudes affect the selective attention process?

• A)Values and attitudes don't affect how people deal with information at all.
• B)People tend to only absorb information that is unrelated to their values and attitudes.
• C)People pay attention to information that is consistent with their values and attitudes.
• D)People pay attention to information that conflicts with their values and attitudes.
• E)People pay attention to information only when it describes things for which they have no values or attitudes.

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Definitions:

Chunking

A memory strategy that involves dividing information into smaller, manageable units or chunks to improve retention and recall.

Semantic Memory

A category of persistent memory tasked with the ability to remember words, notions, or numerals, vital for both language interpretation and application.

Explicit Memory

The conscious recall of facts and events, which can be intentionally retrieved and articulated.

General Knowledge

Broadly refers to information that is widely known by many people across various domains such as history, science, culture, and facts about the world.