You walk into your apartment and immediately notice that your roommate has left dishes in the sink, but you fail to notice that she has vacuumed and dusted. Your perceptions were likely guided by a perceptual ________________ for your generally sloppy roommate.

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A perceptual set is a predisposition to perceive things in a certain way, often influenced by expectations and prior experiences. In this case, your expectation of your roommate being generally sloppy led you to notice the dishes but overlook the cleaning.

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