Perceptual defense is the act of conceiving and reinforcing one's own biases, perceptions and judgments while resisting the assimilation of other people's opinions. It is associated with the filter theory of perception.
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Core ClaimThe act of conceiving and reinforcing one's own biases, perceptions and judgments while resisting assimilation of others' opinions. 1 Classification
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It is associated with the filter theory concept.
In Branch: Cognitive Psychology, Categories
Wikipedia article 'Perceptual defense' is filed under Category:Cognitive biases.
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