People perceive an adult-child pair as looking more alike when told they are parent and child. This best illustrates the impact of

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Perceptual set refers to a mental predisposition to perceive something in a certain way based on prior experience, expectations, or context. In this case, knowing that an adult-child pair is a parent and child influences our perception of their physical similarity.

People Perceive an Adult-Child Pair as Looking More Alike When