Royce Is Listening to a Debate Involving the Two Candidates

Short Answer

Royce is listening to a debate involving the two candidates for senate candidates in his state. Prior to the debate, he had a strong opinion favouring one candidate over the other. As he listens to the debate, he interprets each candidate's answers based on his own beliefs and expectations about them rather than listening and interpreting exactly what each said. Royce is engaging in ________ processing.