Talk:Selective exposure theory

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How is it possible that social networking sites, searches, and the Internet in general are not discussed in this article?—Preceding unsigned comment added by 122.153.64.74 (talk) 04:56, August 1, 2011‎

Hello All! My name is Linzi and I attend Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. Over the next few months, I will be editing this page. Please provide any feedback and or comments if you wish. Thank you!

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As time progresses I hope to gain enough knowledge based on my research to advance the Selective Exposure Wikipedia page to its fullest. I have already included article summaries in the article's talk page. LinziMLB (talk) 17:08, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

Chaiken, S., Liberman, A., & Eagly, A. H. (1989). Heuristic and systematic information processing within and beyond the persuasion context. In J. S.Uleman & J. A.Bargh (Eds.), Unintended thought (pp. 212-252). New York: Guilford Press.1989-98015-007. journal Citation (foundation of theory section) LinziMLB (talk) 17:00, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

Fischer, P., Kastenmüller, A., Greitemeyer, T., Fischer, J., Frey, D., & Crelley, D. (2010). Threat and selective exposure: The moderating role of threat and decision context on confirmatory information search after decisions. Journal Of Experimental Psychology: General, doi:10.1037/a0021595LinziMLB (talk) 17:00, 29 February 2012 (UTC) --> This article proposes that recognized threats either make people more cautious or more defensive in their decision making. A total of 5 studies are discussed throughout the article suggesting that subjective threat cues increase the amount of confirmatory information during decision making. Influence comes from many different areas including personal, societal, and environmental aspects. Furthermore, this article says that people will experience cognitive dissonance when considering the negative impact of their choices. Thus, in decisions where one recognizes the negative implication of their choice the more difficulty they have choosing an option. In conclusion, when threat cue had no significant meaning to the decision there was a decrease in the confirmatory information search. If it did have significant meaning, then there was an increase in the confirmatory information search. (foundation of theory section) LinziMLB (talk) 02:27, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

Fischer, P., Fischer, J. K., Aydin, N., & Frey, D. (2010). Physically attractive social information sources lead to increased selective exposure to information. Basic And Applied Social Psychology, 32(4), 340-347. doi:10.1080/01973533.2010.519208 --> This article investigates two studies involving physically attractive information sources and decision making impacted by selective exposure. The impact of a social information source is increased by the physical attractiveness of the communication source. Results show that the more physically attractive the information source is, the more positive attributes includes. Thus, there is an increase in perceived quality of one's decision. Selective exposure is prevalent in both individual and group decision making. The more variables included the more selective one's decision is.(factors that lead to selective exposure theory section) LinziMLB (talk) 03:15, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

Fischer, P., Fischer, J., Weisweiler, S., & Frey, D. (2010). Selective exposure to information: How different modes of decision making affect subsequent confirmatory information processing. British Journal Of Social Psychology, 49(4), 871-881. doi:10.1348/014466610X499668 --> This article explains how selective exposure to information impacts one's decision making. Two studies were completed to show that when one makes an important decision there is an increase in confirmatory information processing. On the other hand,there was a decrease in confirmatory information processing when one was distracted while making a decision. Furthermore, once one holds a cognitive reason for decision making, there is a significant increase in subjective confidence. LinziMLB (talk) 03:15, 21 March 2012 (UTC) Hwang, Y. (2010). Selective exposure and selective perception of anti-tobacco campaign messages: The impacts of campaign exposure on selective perception. Health Communication, 25(2), 182-190. doi:10.1080/10410230903474027 (would be useful general information for the foundation of theory section) LinziMLB (talk) 17:00, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

Kastenmüller, A., Greitemeyer, T., Jonas, E., Fischer, P., & Frey, D. (2010). Selective exposure: The impact of collectivism and individualism. British Journal Of Social Psychology, 49(4), 745-763. doi:10.1348/014466609X478988LinziMLB (talk) 17:00, 29 February 2012 (UTC) --> This article discusses the impact of collectivism and individualism. Psychologists proposed that confirmation bias was primarily more negative towards collectivists rather than individualists. In this article three studies were investigated. Furthermore, those making decisions would rather pick a choice that supports their ideas instead of creating conflict with their beliefs. Results found that collectivists sought more conflicting information. Also, collectivists were more balanced in finding new information, although it was more conflicting information that was negatively impacted on their decision making. In addition, results found that individualists would rather maintain supporting information when a decision involves their family. Confirmation bias was found to have a negative impact on one's decision making. (also the foundation of theory section) LinziMLB (talk) 02:50, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

Jonas, E., Schulz-Hardt, S., Frey, D., & Thelen, N. (2001). Confirmation bias in sequential information search after preliminary decisions: An expansion of dissonance theoretical research on selective exposure to information. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology, 80(4), 557-571. doi:10.1037/0022-3514.80.4.557LinziMLB (talk) 17:00, 29 February 2012 (UTC) --> In this article empirical studies done on four different experiments investigated the decision making of individuals and groups. This article suggests that confirmation bias is prevalent in decision making. Those who find new information often draw their attention to areas where they hold personal attachment too. Thus, information with similar expectations or beliefs to the person is a result of this selective exposure theory. Throughout the four experiments done generalization is always considered valid and confirmation bias is always present when seeking new information and making decisions.(inthe section of how does selective exposure effect my decision making section) LinziMLB (talk) 02:59, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

Reyna, V. F. (2008). A theory of medical decision making and health: Fuzzy trace theory. Medical Decision Making, 28(6), 850-865. doi:10.1177/0272989X08327066 (insert in factors that lead to selective exposure section)

Stroud, N. (2008). Media use and political predispositions: Revisiting the concept of selective exposure. Political Behavior, 30(3), 341-366. doi:10.1007/s11109-007-9050-9LinziMLB (talk) 17:00, 29 February 2012 (UTC) (propaganda/media section of article)

Stroud, N. (2010). Polarization and partisan selective exposure. Journal Of Communication, 60(3), 556-576. doi:10.1111/j.1460-2466.2010.01497.xLinziMLB (talk) 17:00, 29 February 2012 (UTC) --> This article compares partisan selective exposure and political polarization. Using data from the 2004 National Annenberg Election Survey, analysts found that over time partisan selective exposure leads to polarization. Variables such as media and normative implications play a large role in the affects of this comparison. Selective exposure explains why media effects limit the influence on people's individual beliefs. Specifically, congenial media exposure significantly contributes to the increase of polarization in one's decisions. Through single-exposure results this article proposes that higher levels of polarization is stemmed from partisan selective exposure. LinziMLB (talk) 02:38, 21 March 2012 (UTC) ( also media section of article)

This is where I will be editing this Wiki page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:LinziMLB/sandbox — Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.9.57.112 (talk) 18:47, 22 March 2012 (UTC)

Reorganizing the headings and sub-headings: 1 Foundation of theory 2 "Limited Effects" models of communication 3 Cognitive dissonance theory 4 Klapper's selective exposure 5 Propaganda study 5.1 The Evasion of Propaganda 6 Theory and research on selective exposure 6.1 Attitude extremity and selective exposure 6.2 Selective exposure and new media 6.3 Selective exposure, mood management and entertainment 6.3.1 Affective-dependent theory of stimulus arrangement 6.3.2 Definitions related to selective exposure and mood management 7 Relation to C. S. Herrman's Exposure Theory 8 Critiques of selective exposure research 9 See also 10 References 11 Bibliography — Preceding unsigned comment added by 64.9.58.47 (talk) 07:15, 23 March 2012 (UTC)