In the context of barriers to social perception, which of the following best defines projection?
A)It is the overestimation of the number of people who share our own beliefs, values, and behaviors.
B)It is our tendency to prefer information that supports our viewpoints.
C)It is an action of forming lasting opinions about an individual based on initial perceptions.
D)It is a generalization about a group of people.

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Projection involves attributing our own thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person. It's a defense mechanism where individuals defend themselves against their own unconscious impulses or qualities by denying their existence in themselves and attributing them to others. None of the other options accurately describe projection.

In the Context of Barriers to Social Perception, Which of the Following