KnowraSelective exposureLinked fromLinked fromThe 12 pages that link to Selective exposure, each with the reason it gives.All 12Related 9Narrower topic 1Compared with 2Confirmation biasRelated: It shows how confirmation bias can shape which evidence people encounter.Political polarizationRelated: Choosing congenial political information can reinforce existing divisions.Media biasRelated: Audiences’ choices can reinforce the effects of slanted coverage and narrow their information diet.Motivated reasoningRelated: Choosing congenial information can shape the evidence considered in motivated reasoning.Uses and gratifications theoryRelated: Selective exposure describes a choice pattern that can arise from audience goals and preferences.Partisan mediaRelated: Audiences may seek partisan outlets that affirm their political views.Leon FestingerRelated: Avoiding dissonant information is one way people can reduce conflict among their beliefs.Spiral of silenceRelated: Selective media use may shape perceived opinion climates before people decide whether to speak.Two-step flow of communicationRelated: Audience members’ media choices shape which messages can enter the flow.