Edgar, who is a communication major, finds himself frustrated by the number of times his professors say "umm," mispronounce words, and use awkward gestures-so much so that he often misses the point of their lectures. Edgar's perceptions are best attributed to which of the following?
A) interaction appearance theory
B) selective perception
C) mindlessness
D) fundamental attribution theory

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Edgar's frustration is due to selective perception, which is the tendency to notice and focus on certain aspects while ignoring others. In this case, Edgar is focusing on the communication flaws of his professors, which is causing him to miss the point of their lectures.

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