A well-known folk song suggests that we "hear what we want to hear and disregard the rest." This statement best describes:
A) projection
B) perceptual defense
C) expectancy effect
D) halo effect

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Perceptual defense is the psychological concept that describes how people tend to see, hear, or become aware of things in a way that confirms their beliefs and preferences, often ignoring contrary information. This aligns with the idea of hearing what we want to hear and disregarding the rest, as it involves filtering out information that does not fit with our preconceived notions or desires.

A Well-Known Folk Song Suggests That We "Hear What We