Mary watches an advertisement for jeans on television. She notices the style and comfort of the jeans but can't recall the price or terms of sale. Mary is experiencing selective perception.

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Selective perception is a process in which a person filters out information that contradicts their beliefs or expectations, or that they do not find relevant. In this case, Mary is selectively perceiving the price and terms of sale of the jeans, likely because she is more interested in their style and comfort.

Mary Watches an Advertisement for Jeans on Television