A well-known adage is 'we see what we want to see and hear what we want to hear'. Which perceptual tendency is this adage of particular relevance to?
A) expectations
B) closure
C) familiarity
D) both closure and familiarity

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This adage is most relevant to the perceptual tendency of expectations, as it highlights how our prior expectations and beliefs can influence what we perceive and attend to in the environment.

A Well-Known Adage Is 'We See What We Want to See