You are more likely to notice cars like your own due to ________.
A) stereotyping
B) self-serving bias
C) selective perception
D) halo effect
E) contrast effect

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Selective perception refers to the tendency to selectively notice information and stimuli that are consistent with our beliefs, attitudes, and values. In this case, seeing cars that are like our own is consistent with our identity and preference, so we are more likely to pay attention to them. Stereotyping (A) is more about assigning traits or characteristics to a group of people based on their perceived membership in that group. Self-serving bias (B) refers to the tendency to attribute positive outcomes to oneself and negative outcomes to external factors. Halo effect (D) is the tendency to form a global impression of a person based on a single trait or feature, such as physical attractiveness. Contrast effect (E) is the tendency to perceive things as more different than they actually are when they are presented together.

You Are More Likely to Notice Cars Like Your Own