Someone who alters the information he reads so that it will be consistent with his beliefs and attitudes is using:
A) selective attention.
B) selective action.
C) selective distortion.
D) selective retention.
E) selective memorization.

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Selective distortion is the process where a person changes or distorts information they receive to make it fit with their existing beliefs and attitudes. This is a common way individuals deal with cognitive dissonance.

Someone Who Alters the Information He Reads So That It