Janna had always been fascinated by stories of the Loch Ness monster, so when she went to Scotland, she made sure to visit the famous lake, Loch Ness. One rainy morning when she was scanning the lake with high-powered binoculars, she was certain that she saw a huge, long-necked sea monster surface for a few moments. Her companion, however, insisted that she had just seen an uprooted tree being swept by the high waves. Of the following options, which is the most likely explanation for Janna's sighting of the famous Loch Ness monster?

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Janna's strong fascination and belief in the existence of the Loch Ness monster most likely created a perceptual set that made her more likely to interpret ambiguous visual stimuli (such as an uprooted tree) as the Loch Ness monster. This is a common phenomenon in which our expectations, beliefs, and past experiences influence our perceptions. Therefore, the most likely explanation for Janna's sighting is perceptual set. The other options, such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and subliminal perception, are unlikely explanations that lack scientific evidence.

Janna Had Always Been Fascinated by Stories of the Loch