Selective perception
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Selective perception is the tendency not to notice and more quickly forget stimuli that cause emotional discomfort and contradict prior beliefs. For example, a teacher may have a favorite student because they are biased by in-group favoritism. The teacher ignores the student's poor attainment. Conversely, they might not notice the progress of their least favorite student.[1] It can also occur when consuming mass media, allowing people to see facts and opinions they like while ignoring that do not fit with particular opinions, values, beliefs, or frame of reference. Psychologists believe this process occurs automatically.[2]