Manning bought a Schwinn Circuit bike for $1,300.After the purchase,he read an article about bicycles made by the Giant Bicycle Company,which makes a bike with most of the same features as the Schwinn Circuit.Manning processed this newly received information to make it more consistent with his prior opinion that the Schwinn is better than the Giant bike.What did Manning engage in?

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Manning engaged in selective distortion, which refers to the process of interpreting information in a way that is consistent with our preexisting beliefs, attitudes, or opinions. In this case, Manning processed the information about the Giant bike to make it more consistent with his prior opinion that the Schwinn Circuit is better.

Manning Bought a Schwinn Circuit Bike for $1,300