Tim decides to purchase a new car and now sees advertisements for automobiles everywhere. This is an example of selective perception driven by motives.

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Selective perception refers to the process wherein individuals selectively pay attention to stimuli that are important to them or align with their motives. In this case, since Tim's motive is to purchase a new car, he is likely to selectively perceive advertisements related to automobiles.

Tim Decides to Purchase a New Car and Now Sees