Adjustment Layer with Exclusion Mask

I need to adjust an image but leave selected portions untouched.
Alternatively I might like to adjust only the selected portions.
Could you please outline the required steps in setting up these procedures, or point me to a good source for doing so.

Could you please post a screenshot with the pertinent Panels (with meaningful Panel Options) visible?
An active Selection when creating an Adjustment Layer will by default be used as a positive Layer Mask.

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