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Political Communication and Political Ideology: Shaping Beliefs and Values
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Which theory posits that individuals tend to seek out information that confirms their existing beliefs, leading to a reinforcement of their views?
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Selective Perception Theory
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Selective Perception Theory suggests that individuals are more likely to pay attention to information that aligns with their existing beliefs, while disregarding or distorting information that contradicts them.