Mario and his friend have been talking about their love of Bose headphones and speakers. Mario's friend mentions a consumer report that he read the week before that stated Bose products had higher prices but lower quality than in previous years. Mario thought to himself that perhaps his friend had misread the report, because Bose had always been the best. This perceptual process is known as selective

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Selective distortion is the perception that confirms or twists preconceived notions to fit with one's existing beliefs or attitudes. In this case, Mario perceives the information presented by his friend as incorrect because it conflicts with his previous beliefs about Bose being the best.

Mario and His Friend Have Been Talking About Their Love