People's tendency to perceive a thing a certain way because their previous experiences or expectations influence them is called __________.
A) top-down processing
B) telepathy
C) bottom-up processing
D) perceptual expectancy

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Perceptual expectancy refers to the influence of past experiences and expectations on current perceptions, leading individuals to perceive things in a particular way based on their preconceived notions or mental templates. Top-down processing refers to the use of prior knowledge and expectations to guide perception, while bottom-up processing involves the analysis of sensory information from the environment to build perception. Telepathy refers to the supposed ability to read others' thoughts or communicate mentally.

People's Tendency to Perceive a Thing a Certain Way Because