The revenues of Edge Corporation had been low for the past few months.The finance department of the firm believed that the financial meltdown in their nation was the primary reason for the poor performance of the firm.They failed to consider any other reason for the poor revenues.Which of the following perceptual tendencies is displayed in this case?
A)Stereotype
B)Selective perception
C)Projection
D)Fundamental attribution error
E)Self-serving bias

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Selective perception is the tendency to selectively interpret what one sees on the basis of their interests, background, experience, and attitudes. In this case, the finance department of Edge Corporation selectively interpreted the poor revenues as being solely caused by the financial meltdown without considering other potential reasons.

The Revenues of Edge Corporation Had Been Low for the Past