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We are drawn to details that confirm our own existing beliefs

Selective perception

Description

The tendency not to notice and more quickly forget stimuli that cause emotional discomfort and contradict our prior beliefs.

Selective perception in business decision

A manager who believes their team is highly efficient may overlook signs of burnout or inefficiency because these observations would contradict their established view.

Selective perception in personal life decision

If you're a fan of a celebrity, you interpret their ambiguous actions as positive, whereas critics see them as negative.