The Tendency to Discount, or Simply Not Hear, Any Message

question 24

Multiple Choice

The tendency to discount, or simply not hear, any message that is inconsistent with what you already believe is called cognitive __________.

• A) difference
• B) disagreement
• C) discord
• D) dissonance

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or country to produce goods or services at a lower opportunity cost than competitors.

International Specialization

The economic strategy where countries focus on producing goods and services they are most efficient at in order to trade for goods they are less efficient at producing.

Domestic Consumers

Individuals or households within a country that purchase goods and services for personal use or consumption.