When Sylvia receives her annual performance evaluation,she makes note of all of the positive statements that her supervisor has made,but subconsciously overlooks a handful of negative comments that are meant to help her improve in the future. This is a classic example of:
A) The halo effect
B) Stereotyping
C) Low job satisfaction
D) Perceptual selectivity
E) Cognitive dissonance

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Perceptual selectivity refers to the tendency of individuals to selectively perceive and absorb information that is consistent with their pre-existing beliefs or expectations while disregarding information that contradicts them. In this scenario, Sylvia's focus on the positive comments and overlooking the negative comments is a clear example of perceptual selectivity.

When Sylvia Receives Her Annual Performance Evaluation,she Makes Note of All