The situation influences perception because it ________.
A) provides additional information about the perceiver
B) changes how the situation is objectively perceived
C) displays what behavior is observed
D) provides additional information to use in interpreting the target

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The situation provides additional contextual information that can be used to interpret and make sense of the target. This can influence perception by either confirming or contradicting initial impressions or assumptions about the target. However, the situation itself does not necessarily change how the target is objectively perceived, but rather provides context for how it is subjectively interpreted.

The Situation Influences Perception Because It ________