Perceptual defense causes us to:
A. defend the solutions we propose.
B. defend those who agree with us when we identify a problem.
C. defend the perception we have after making a decision.
D. block out bad news or information that threatens our self-concept.
E. justify our actions to defend our position.
D. block out bad news or information that threatens our self-concept.
People sometimes block out bad news as a coping mechanism. Their brain refuses to see
information that threatens their self-concept. This phenomenon is known as perpetual
defense.
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