Match each term with the correct statement below.
-the tendency to screen out information with which we aren't comfortable or do not consider relevant
A) attitudes
B) locus of control
C) self-esteem
D) selective perception
E) halo and horn effect
F) type A orientation
G) stereotyping
H) perception

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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 is a broad term to identify the behavior all humans exhibit to tend to "select" the information that supports their pre-existing views while ignoring non-supportive or contradicting information.

Match Each Term with the Correct Statement Below