Just as expectations can influence whether we detect the presence of a stimulus,the expectations we bring to a situation can also influence how we perceive the stimulus object.These expectations are known as ____.

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Perceptual sets refer to the expectations or predispositions that influence how we perceive sensory information, including how we interpret and understand stimuli in our environment. These sets can shape our perception by affecting what we notice, how we interpret what we see, and even how we remember it.

Just as Expectations Can Influence Whether We Detect the Presence