The theory of affective intelligence states that when messages contain negative information that triggers people's emotions, they will ______.
A) experience the hostile media effect
B) heighten their attention and carefully process the information
C) selectively avoid the information and quickly forget it
D) become depressed

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The theory of affective intelligence suggests that negative information that triggers emotions leads to heightened attention and more careful processing of the information, as individuals become more vigilant and analytical in response to emotional stimuli.

The Theory of Affective Intelligence States That When Messages Contain