Research has found that many television viewers watch only news broadcasts on channels that support their political views and never tune in to those that advocate opposing political views. This increases the likelihood of which type of unscientific thinking?
A) selective observation
B) casual observation
C) illogical reasoning
D) mystification

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Selective observation occurs when individuals focus only on events or evidence that confirm their existing beliefs or expectations, ignoring evidence that contradicts them. In this context, watching only news broadcasts that support one's political views and avoiding those with opposing views is a classic example of selective observation, as it involves selectively attending to information that aligns with one's pre-existing beliefs.

Research Has Found That Many Television Viewers Watch Only News