Selective information processing is a major source of resistance to change. It indicates that ________.
A) changes in organizational patterns may threaten the expertise of specialized groups so these groups tend to resist change
B) individuals hear what they want to hear and they ignore information that challenges the world they've created
C) limited changes in subsystems tend to be nullified by the larger system
D) groups in the organization that control sizable resources often resist change
E) even if individuals want to change their behavior, group norms may act as a constraint

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Individuals are guilty of selectively processing information in order to keep their perceptions intact. They hear what they want to hear, and they ignore information that challenges the world they've created.

Selective Information Processing Is a Major Source of Resistance to Change