Asked by Brisa Sanchez on Apr 27, 2024

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During the political debate, Jan suddenly realized that the only news shows that she watches are liberal and similar to her own. She cannot recall the last time she watched a conservative talk show. Jan is exhibiting ______.

A) the fear appeal
B) the actor-observer effect
C) attitude-discrepant behavior
D) selective exposure

Selective Exposure

Deliberately seeking and attending to information that is consistent with one’s attitudes.

  • Gain an understanding of attitude formation and its effect on actions.
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Araceli ShellyMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Jan is exhibiting selective exposure, which refers to the tendency to seek out information that confirms one's existing beliefs and attitudes while avoiding information that contradicts them. She is only watching news shows that align with her political views, which can reinforce her opinions and limit her exposure to different perspectives.