Selective perception
A)is a sign that counsellors are not listening
B)enables counsellors to screen out verbal and nonverbal cues that are unimportant
C)helps counsellors to hear all of what has been said
D)is a mental disorder involving hallucinations
E)must be avoided

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Selective perception is a natural cognitive process that enables individuals to focus on and filter out certain information based on their interests, goals, and expectations. In the context of counselling, this can help counsellors to identify and pay attention to the most salient issues and cues, while dismissing or overlooking less relevant ones. However, if taken to an extreme, selective perception can lead to biased or incomplete evaluations of clients.

Selective Perception