Explain the difference between selective exposure and selective attention

What will be an ideal response?

Selective exposure means avoiding messages you disagree with and focusing on messages that
are consistent with your beliefs. Selective attention is a conscious or unconscious choice to process or
ignore all or part of a message.

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Using a lot of statistics in your speech helps the audience to listen actively

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model, listeners who elaborate more will be more persuaded by __________.

A. shortcuts that simplify their thinking about the topic B. evidence and arguments that support the speaker's thesis C. the speaker's positive ethos D. extended narratives that support the speaker's position

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