Was Offended by the Brand Name of a New Product

question 248

Multiple Choice

was offended by the brand name of a new product for women.She believes the name of the product is demeaning and that it must reflect a negative attitude of the manufacturer towards women in general.Although this may simply be the result of __________,if other women interpret the name choice the same way,there is a strong likelihood this product could fail.

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

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Definitions:

Delusions

False beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often occurring in psychiatric conditions.

Hallucinations

Perception of something not present, such as hearing or seeing something that isn't there, often associated with psychiatric conditions or neurological disorders.

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress or anxiety.

Olfactory Inhibition

The decrease in the ability to perceive odors, which can occur temporarily due to factors such as nasal congestion or more permanently from certain neurological conditions.