Eloise reads through her e-mails containing advertisements for sweaters from H&M, purses from JCPenney, and athletic shoes from Foot Locker. Later while at the mall, she remembers only the shoe ad, thanks to the recent tear in her own Reeboks. Eloise has engaged in selective
A)distortion.
B)exposure.
C)analysis.
D)retention.
E)organization.

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Selective retention explains why Eloise remembers only the shoe ad, as it was most relevant to her due to her current need to replace her torn Reeboks.

Eloise Reads Through Her E-Mails Containing Advertisements for Sweaters from H&M