Mark has long supported the actions and decisions of his government.However,many recent news stories have raised questions about the ethics of the government's programs and initiatives.Mark doubts that the government,in whom he has such faith,could behave unethically,and Mark tends to distrust the information in the media.Mark continues to support the government.It is most accurate to say that Mark has engaged in ________.
A) selective distortion
B) selective attitude
C) selective retention
D) selective attention
E) perceptual defense

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Mark's behavior is an example of selective distortion, which refers to the tendency of individuals to modify or distort incoming information that conflicts with their pre-existing beliefs or attitudes. Despite the recent news stories raising questions about the ethics of the government, Mark chooses to maintain his positive perceptions of the government and doubts the information presented in the media, indicating a selective distortion of information.

Mark Has Long Supported the Actions and Decisions of His