What is "hearing what you want" called?

I think there is a psychological or cognitive term for "seeing what you want to see" and "hearing what you want to hear," does anyone remember what it's called?

SSP Bowl Dude2011-10-21T16:22:02Z

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selective hearing, not sure if it is selective vision

Cross of Murdoc2011-10-21T23:27:18Z

Denial. Or delusion.