The tendency to perceive what you expect is called _______________.
A) a perceptual set
B) the expectancy effect
C) misperception
D) the Müller-Lyer effect

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A perceptual set is a predisposition to perceive stimuli in a certain way based on our expectations and past experiences. This can often lead to selective attention and sometimes oversimplified judgments.

The Tendency to Perceive What You Expect Is Called _______________