Which of these situations best represents selective understanding?

A. Danny and Jo have strong political beliefs and interpret media content in ways that support their already-existing perceptions.
B. Taylor is too busy to catch up on recent events therefore is not affected by media content.
C. Bobbi and Jess only consume media content from a source that caters to their political beliefs.
D. Ali has strong political beliefs but consumes media content from a variety of sources to stay informed.


A. Danny and Jo have strong political beliefs and interpret media content in ways that support their already-existing perceptions.

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