The Department of Human Health and Safety has advised Americans to cut down on salt intake because it can lead to health problems such as heart disease and stroke. Bob doesn't believe all that because his grandfather always puts a lot of salt on his food and he's 90 years old. Which element of Bob's selective perception does this illustrate?

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This illustrates selective distortion, as Bob is choosing to ignore information that goes against his preconceived belief that salt consumption is not harmful.

The Department of Human Health and Safety Has Advised Americans