The Fact That Our Eyes and Minds Seek Out and Notice

question 152

Multiple Choice

The fact that our eyes and minds seek out and notice only information that interests us is called:

• A) conscious cognition.
• B) selective exposure.
• C) selective retention.
• D) preconscious perception.
• E) selective perception.

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Definitions:

Externality

An externality is a consequence of an economic activity experienced by unrelated third parties; it can be either positive (beneficial) or negative (harmful).

Exotic Fish

Fish species that are not native to a specific location, often kept in aquariums or introduced to new environments where they can sometimes become invasive.

Common Resources

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Excludable

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