Which of the following statements about information overload is true?

A) It is a secondary purpose of informative and positive messages.
B) It is made up of crucial data such as annual reports, which tend to be lengthy.
C) It makes people become selective about the messages they open and read.
D) It is desirable because it keeps people informed about vital happenings.
E) It is a strategy to make employees in a company more efficient and productive.

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Information overload leads to people becoming selective about the messages they open and read because they cannot process all the information they receive. This selectivity is a coping mechanism to manage the overwhelming amount of information.

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