When we make deliberate choices to experience or to avoid experiencing particular stimuli, we engage in __________.
A) selective set
B) selective exposure
C) perceptual set
D) selective attention

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Selective exposure is the process of intentionally seeking out information or experiences that align with our preexisting attitudes and beliefs, while avoiding those that challenge them. This can include choosing to watch certain TV channels, read certain news sources, or engage in certain activities, while actively avoiding others. Selective attention, on the other hand, refers to our ability to focus on certain stimuli in our environment while filtering out others. Perceptual set refers to the tendency our past experiences and expectations have to influence how we perceive new information. Selective set is not a commonly used term in psychology.

When We Make Deliberate Choices to Experience or to Avoid