When some kinds of information are screened out and not considered by decision makers, this referred to as?
Correct answer: D. selective perception.
- A. wishful thinking.
- B. bounded rationality.
- C. groupthink.
- D. selective perception.
Explanation
Selective perception means filtering information so that some facts are noticed or admitted while others are ignored. Bounded rationality refers more broadly to the limits of time, information and cognitive capacity in decision-making.
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