The selective perception of most voters means that they
A) are susceptible to having their minds changed fairly easily by effective campaigns.
B) make rational choices about the purposive benefits to themselves of voting for a particular candidate.
C) keep a fairly open mind regarding the candidates during the election campaign, and choose based on rational analysis.
D) pay most attention to things they already agree with, and interpret events according to their own predispositions.
E) are skeptical of all candidates and view all campaigning as suspect.
Answer: D