When the information we have to work with exceeds our processing capacity,the result is ________.
A)noise
B)information overload
C)selective perception
D)filtering

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When we have too much information to process, beyond our cognitive capacity, it causes information overload, which can lead to decreased productivity and comprehension. Option A, noise, refers to external disturbances or interference that can affect the transmission or reception of information. Option C, selective perception, refers to our tendency to filter out information that contradicts our beliefs or preferences. Option D, filtering, refers to the intentional or unintentional exclusion of information based on certain criteria. However, none of these terms fully capture the concept of being overwhelmed by an excess of information.

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