Because of perceptual filters, _____.
A) people organize and interpret what they pay attention to in the same manner
B) the beliefs of people do not influence the meaning they attach to new information
C) people attend to some stimuli and not others
D) people are unlikely to incorporate new knowledge that is consistent with what they already know

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Perceptual filters are the personal, emotional, psychological and cultural factors that influence how people interpret and make sense of information around them. One of the ways this happens is by determining what stimuli people pay attention to, and what stimuli they ignore or filter out. Therefore, option C correctly identifies an effect of perceptual filters. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the impact of perceptual filters on perception and cognition.

Because of Perceptual Filters, _____