The tendency for people to protect themselves against ideas, objects, or situations they consider threatening is called
A) Pollyanna principle.
B) first-impression error.
C) perceptual defense.
D) similarity principle.

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Perceptual defense is the tendency for people to protect themselves against ideas, objects, or situations they consider threatening. This can involve filtering out or distorting unpleasant or anxiety-provoking stimuli that would otherwise cause discomfort or stress. The other options listed (Pollyanna principle, first-impression error, similarity principle) do not relate to this concept.

The Tendency for People to Protect Themselves Against Ideas, Objects