"selective distortion" meaning in All languages combined

See selective distortion on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: selective distortions [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} selective distortion (countable and uncountable, plural selective distortions)
  1. The tendency to interpret information in a way that supports what one already believes. Wikipedia link: selective distortion Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-selective_distortion-en-noun-JHAALy9k Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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