In 1950, psychologist Harold Kelly invited a guest lecturer to his class. Half of his students were led to believe that the guest lecturer was an inviting person, while the other half were told that he was unapproachable. When rating the guest lecturer afterwards, students tended to rate him in a way that was consistent with the expectations they had
Been given ahead of time. This example was presented to demonstrate how ________
Can affect _.

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Perceptual sets can affect social perceptions. In this case, the students' expectations about the guest lecturer influenced how they perceived him.

In 1950, Psychologist Harold Kelly Invited a Guest Lecturer to His