Individuals engage in ________ because it is impossible for them to assimilate everything they see and can take in only certain stimuli.
A) self-serving bias
B) emotional labor
C) selective perception
D) cognitive dissonance
E) self-fulfilling prophecy

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Selective perception is the process of filtering out information that is irrelevant or uncomfortable, and focusing on information that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or attitudes. This allows individuals to manage the overwhelming amount of information they are exposed to on a daily basis.

Individuals Engage in ________ Because It Is Impossible for Them