Whenever Reese consumed alcohol,she insisted on driving her car and never allowed her friends to drive.She never followed safety messages such as,"Do not drink and drive." She was not ready to accept that drinking under the influence of alcohol was dangerous.Which of the following psychological factors was affecting Reese's opinion regarding drinking and driving?
A)Perceptual vigilance
B)Perceptual defense
C)Sustained attention
D)Alertness

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Perceptual defense is a psychological factor where an individual may block out or minimize information that is inconsistent with their beliefs, attitudes or values. In this case, Reese's belief that she can drink and drive safely is inconsistent with the safety messages about the dangers of drinking and driving, but she may be minimizing or blocking out this information.

Whenever Reese Consumed Alcohol,she Insisted on Driving Her Car and Never