An individual may not process stimuli that are in some way threatening, or may distort the meaning of a stimulus to make it less threatening. This type of perceptual filter is called ________.
A) perceptual defense
B) perceptual vigilance
C) subliminal perception
D) adaptation

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Perceptual defense refers to the tendency of individuals to subconsciously screen out stimuli that are emotionally threatening, either by not perceiving them at all or by distorting their meaning to make them less threatening. This is a type of defense mechanism that helps individuals cope with anxiety or stress. Perceptual vigilance, on the other hand, refers to the tendency of individuals to be more attuned to stimuli that are relevant to their needs, interests, or concerns. Subliminal perception refers to the perception of stimuli that are below the threshold of conscious awareness. Adaptation refers to the process by which an individual adjusts to a stimulus that is consistently present over time, such as the sound of a ticking clock.

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