Some smokers block out negative information about the health effects of smoking because they do not want to change their behavior.They are using
A)selective perception.
B)perception.
C)objective reality.
D)stereotyping.
E)perceived reality.

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Selective perception is the tendency to selectively interpret what one sees based on their interests, background, and attitudes. In this case, the smokers are selectively perceiving information about the negative health effects of smoking because they do not want to change their behavior.

Some Smokers Block Out Negative Information About the Health Effects