Which perceptual tendency is illustrated in the following example? Leah was trying to be helpful when she told Eric he should wear pants that make him look less fat.However, when Eric told Leah she should lay off the makeup because it makes her look "old," she perceived his comment as hurtful and mean.
A)We judge ourselves more charitably than others.
B)We cling to first impressions.
C)We are influenced by our expectations.
D)We are influenced by the obvious.
E)None of the above.

Question

Which perceptual tendency is illustrated in the following example? Leah was trying to be helpful when she told Eric he should wear pants that make him look less fat.However, when Eric told Leah she should lay off the makeup because it makes her look "old," she perceived his comment as hurtful and mean.
A)​We judge ourselves more charitably than others.
B)​We cling to first impressions.
C)​We are influenced by our expectations.
D)​We are influenced by the obvious.
E)​None of the above.

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This situation illustrates the perceptual tendency of judging ourselves more charitably than others. Leah may have thought she was giving Eric helpful fashion advice, but when Eric made a comment about her appearance, she interpreted it as hurtful and mean because she was more critical of criticism directed towards herself.

Which Perceptual Tendency Is Illustrated in the Following Example? Leah