Susan has an aversion for Zoco,a fast food chain.When a health journal reports on an ingredient used by Zoco as having a potential health risk,Susan's aversion is strengthened.Now,Susan advises all her friends and relatives to avoid Zoco,even though other fast food chains use the same ingredient.Which of the following offers the most likely explanation for Susan's reaction to the journal report?
A) Selective filtration
B) Selective satisfaction
C) Selective distortion
D) Selective neutrality
E) Selective precipitation

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Selective distortion is the tendency of individuals to interpret information in a way that reinforces their pre-existing attitudes or beliefs. Susan's aversion towards Zoco makes her more likely to interpret the information presented in the health journal report as confirming her negative perception of the fast food chain. This leads her to recommend that others avoid Zoco, even though other fast food chains may use the same ingredient.

Susan Has an Aversion for Zoco,a Fast Food Chain