Phillip gave a persuasive speech about why people should not smoke. His classmate, Morris, refused to accept Phillip's arguments, even though they were well supported, because he thought Phillip wanted to curtail individual freedom. Which act of selective perception did Morris exhibit?
A. compartmentalization
B. denial
C. dismissal
D. belittling the source
Answer: D
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