__________ occurs when you read about a psychological study in the newspaper and notice that the gist or central message of a study seems to be exaggerated.
A)Sharpening
B)Source discrediting
C)Leveling
D)Balancing

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Sharpening refers to the exaggeration or distortion of certain aspects of a message at the expense of other, less prominent details. This often happens in the retelling of a story, such as when a study is reported in the media and certain findings or conclusions are highlighted while others are left out or downplayed.

__________ Occurs When You Read About a Psychological Study in the Newspaper