Under selective perception, information that makes us uncomfortable is screened out; comfortable information is allowed in.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Selective perception refers to the tendency for people to filter incoming information through their personal biases and beliefs, leading to the screening out of information that contradicts those beliefs and the acceptance of information that aligns with them. Therefore, information that is uncomfortable or challenging is more likely to be filtered out, while comfortable information is more likely to be accepted.

Under Selective Perception, Information That Makes Us Uncomfortable Is Screened