An individual may not process stimuli that are in some way threatening,or may distort the meaning of a stimulus to make it less threatening.This type of perceptual filter is called ________.
A) perceptual defence
B) perceptual vigilance
C) subliminal perception
D) adaptation

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Perceptual defence refers to the process in which individuals unconsciously block out or distort threatening stimuli. This is different from perceptual vigilance, which involves actively seeking out and paying attention to stimuli that may be relevant or important. Subliminal perception refers to the ability to perceive stimuli that are below the threshold of conscious awareness. Adaptation refers to the process in which individuals become less sensitive to a stimulus over time, such as the way our eyes adjust to changes in lighting.

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