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While watching TV, James notices a series of truck ads as he wished to buy a new truck. However, he failed to notice several other ads including those promoting cosmetics, snack foods, and sodas. In this scenario, James is exhibiting _____.

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Answer: Selective Attention.

Step-by-step explanation:

Selective Attention is when an individual is focused on important details and neglects details that are not important to him. James paid selective attention to the truck adverts while watching TV because it is important to him, as he intends buying a truck.

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