In European States,the New Science

question 39

Multiple Choice

In European states,the New Science:

• A)was not discovered outside of Poland and Italy until the eighteenth century.
• B)was encouraged in England and other countries through the establishment of royal societies.
• C)triggered a rebirth of faith throughout the continent.
• D)was suppressed in all Catholic countries,especially in France.
• E)was privately welcomed but not supported by any national state.

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Definitions:

Selective Retention

The process by which individuals remember only information that is consistent with their beliefs or attitudes, ignoring contradictory information.

Selective Comprehension

The process by which consumers interpret information in a way that aligns with their existing beliefs and attitudes, often leading to distorted perceptions.

Selective Exposure

The process by which individuals preferentially seek out and pay attention to information that conforms to their existing beliefs and values, while avoiding contradictory information.

Subliminal Perception

The processing of information by the brain below the level of conscious awareness.