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Perceptual defense

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Perceptual defense is the act of conceiving and reinforcing one's own biases, perceptions and judgments, and preventing oneself from assimilating other forms of opinions from others.[1] It is associated with the filter theory concept.[2]

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  1. ^ "Perceptual defense". American Psychological Association. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  2. ^ Moray, Neville (1961). "Perceptual Defence and Filter Theory". Nature. 191 (940): 940. Bibcode:1961Natur.191..940M. doi:10.1038/191940a0. PMID 13772456.