After learning that her new college roommate had experienced several episodes of depression during her high school years, Erin incorrectly perceived her roommate's laughter as artificial and phony. This best illustrates the impact of

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Perceptual set refers to a mental predisposition to perceive something in a particular way. Erin's prior knowledge about her roommate's history with depression may have influenced her perception of her roommate's behavior, causing her to perceive her laughter as phony.

After Learning That Her New College Roommate Had Experienced Several