You and a friend watched the big game together and he is convinced that the refs were clearly favoring your team. But you watched the very same game with the very same refs and you are equally sure that the refs favored his team. Clearly, _______ is at work here.

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Selective perception is the process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints. It explains why two people can watch the same event (like a game) and come away with different interpretations based on their pre-existing biases and team loyalties.

You and a Friend Watched the Big Game Together and He