The Tendency to Pay Attention to Messages Consistent with One's

question 347

Multiple Choice

The tendency to pay attention to messages consistent with one's attitudes and beliefs and to ignore messages that are inconsistent with them is referred to as

• A) selective retention.
• B) selective comprehension.
• C) selective exposure.
• D) selective perception.
• E) stimulus discrimination.

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Definitions:

Innermost Layer

The deepest layer within a structure or object, often referring to the inner layer of bodily organs or the Earth.

Equilibrium Receptors

Sensory receptors that help maintain balance and spatial orientation by detecting changes in position or acceleration.

Semicircular Canals

Three looping structures in the inner ear that are instrumental in maintaining balance by sensing rotational movements of the head.

Accommodation

The ability of the lens to change shape, allowing the eye to focus images of objects that are near or far away.