When our perception of a stimulus, such as a misshapen letter or an image, depends on our knowledge or expectations, we are using __________ to interpret the stimulus.

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A perceptual set is a predisposition or readiness to perceive something in a certain way based on our experiences, expectation, and context. It can influence our perception of ambiguous stimuli, as our brain tries to interpret the information we are receiving. For example, if we are expecting to see a certain word on a page, we may misread a similar-looking word as the expected one.

When Our Perception of a Stimulus, Such as a Misshapen