When We Have High Interest in a Topic, It Is

question 39

True/False

When we have high interest in a topic, it is likely that we will allow the media to determine for us how much information we get.

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Definitions:

Expectations

Mental representations of future events, which can influence perception, cognition, and behavior in anticipation of those events.

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of inability to control their life, stemming from a traumatic experience or ongoing inability to achieve success.

Situational

Pertaining to or dependent upon circumstances, often used to describe behavior that varies according to specific environmental factors.

Universal

A concept or condition that is globally applicable or affecting all members of a class or category without exception.