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 declines the offer. What perceptual process caused this embarrassing event?

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Lance's expectation of his girlfriend's call led to a perceptual set, causing him to interpret the phone call as being from her, despite it being his boss.

Lance Is Anxiously Awaiting His Girlfriend's Phone Call