Singling out for attention those aspects of a situation or attributes of a person that reinforce or are consistent with one's beliefs, values or needs is termed:
A) stereotyping.
B) projection.
C) impression management.
D) the halo effect.
E) selective perception.

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Selective perception involves focusing on specific elements of a situation or person that align with one's existing beliefs, values, or needs, while ignoring others that don't. This cognitive bias allows individuals to process information in a way that reinforces their preconceptions.

Singling Out for Attention Those Aspects of a Situation or Attributes