Our tendency to seek out information that confirms our prior beliefs is known as ______.

a. narrative reconstruction
b. selective exposure
c. continuity dysfunction
d. selective perception


b. selective exposure

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The public speaker can take advantage of language rhythms by using such devices as repetition, parallelism, antithesis, and alliteration

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A signpost is a verbal (but NOT a nonverbal) signal that a speaker is moving from one idea to the next

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which type of nerves control stimulation from the brain to the body?

a. efferent (page 219 right) b. afferent c. sympathetic d. parasympathetic

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