Joe passes many billboards on his way to work, but rarely even recognizes that they are there because he is paying attention to the road. By protecting himself from being overwhelmed by the billboards, Joe is engaging in ________.
A) defensive stimulation
B) selective exposure
C) perceptual defense
D) perceptual blocking
E) perceptual organization

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Joe is engaging in perceptual blocking, which is the process of tuning out stimuli that are not relevant or necessary, such as billboards, to focus on more important tasks like driving.

Joe Passes Many Billboards on His Way to Work, but Rarely