Individuals not only choose differently among stimuli competing for their attention, but they also __________ those stimuli differently

Whereas informative presentations tell audiences something by giving them information or explanations, persuasive presentations ask for something from audiences—their agreement or a change in their ______________

a. attitudes or options b. values or beliefs c. opinions or behavior c. options or beliefs d. opinions or attitudes

__________ refers to a special type of avoidance in which you refuse to discuss the conflict or listen to the other person's argument

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).