A witness claimsthat his robber has a gun,although later examination of the surveillance video shows that this was not true.The witness's perception of the event was likely influenced by ____.

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This is an example of how schemas can influence perception. The witness's pre-existing beliefs and expectations about a robbery likely influenced their perception of the event, leading them to believe that the robber had a gun even though one was not present.

A Witness Claimsthat His Robber Has a Gun,although Later Examination