Teddy works at the local department store. Her boss, Charlie, had important information about the company who made the purses and how they were to be displayed in the store. Teddy was so excited about the new purses that she did not pay attention to what Charlie was explaining. This is an example of what perceptual distortion?

A) selective attention
B) recency effect
C) primary effect
D) impression management

Selective Attention

The process of focusing on a specific aspect of information while simultaneously ignoring other irrelevant information.

Perceptual Distortion

A cognitive bias that affects the way we perceive reality, often leading to misinterpretations or inaccuracies in judgments.

Impression Management

The process by which individuals attempt to control or influence the perceptions others have of them, often through managing their own behavior or information in social interactions.