Perceptual defence causes us to:
A)defend the solutions we propose.
B)defend those who agree with us when we identify a problem.
C)defend the perception we have after making a decision.
D)block out bad news or information that threatens our self-concept.
E)justify our actions to defend our position.

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Perceptual defence refers to the tendency to block out or distort information that is threatening to our self-concept or worldview. Therefore, the best answer would be D, as it accurately describes the nature of perceptual defence. Choices A, B, C, and E may be related to cognitive biases or other psychological phenomena, but they do not specifically describe perceptual defence.

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