Which of the following defines selective perception?
A) a tendency to ignore or avoid certain information, especially ambiguous information
B) a tendency for information to lose its certainty as it is passed along
C) deciding about an alternative on the basis of characteristics ascribed by others
D) a reluctance to give or receive negative information

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Selective perception is the tendency to select or interpret information in a way that supports one's existing beliefs or values while ignoring contradicting information. This often means avoiding or filtering out ambiguous information that may challenge those beliefs or values.

Which of the Following Defines Selective Perception