Lance is anxiously awaiting his girlfriend's phone call.When the phone finally rings,he quickly answers it and says,"Hi,honey bun.Come kiss me now." But it is actually his startled boss on the phone,who promptly accepts the offer.What perceptual process caused this embarrassing event?

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This embarrassing event was caused by perceptual set, which is the tendency to perceive things in a certain way based on previous experiences or expectations. Lance was expecting a call from his girlfriend, so when he heard the phone ring, he automatically assumed it was her and responded accordingly. However, this led to a misinterpretation of the situation when it turned out to be his boss on the phone.

Lance Is Anxiously Awaiting His Girlfriend's Phone Call