Jean is 60 years old and very upset with the current discussion in our country about the overhaul of the Social Security System. She thinks the system is working just fine, and she is concerned about her benefits being cut if the system is changed in some way. When she sees information on television or reads in the newspaper about the benefits of changing the system, Jean modifies the information to fit it into her own personal beliefs about the system. What psychological influence is influencing Jean's behavior?
A) exposure anxiety
B) want distortion
C) selective needs
D) perception
E) buyer's remorse

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jean's behavior is influenced by perception, as she is interpreting and adjusting new information to align with her pre-existing beliefs about the Social Security System. This psychological process involves how we recognize, interpret, and organize our sensory information to understand our environment.

Jean Is 60 Years Old and Very Upset with the Current