Research has found that many television viewers watch only news broadcasts on channels that support their political views and never tune in to those that advocate opposing political views.This increases the likelihood of which type of unscientific thinking?
A)selective observation
B)casual observation
C)illogical reasoning
D)mystification

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This behavior is an example of selective observation, where individuals only seek out and pay attention to information that aligns with their pre-existing beliefs and biases. This can lead to a distorted view of reality and reinforce confirmation bias.

Research Has Found That Many Television Viewers Watch Only News