Phenomena such as change blindness and perceptual set are evidence that perception is
A) at least partly dependent on seeing the world
B) at least partly dependent on expectations and biases about the world
C) minimally dependent on our experience with the world
D) minimally dependent on the stimulation of the retina

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Change blindness and perceptual set both indicate that our perceptions can be influenced by our expectations, biases, and previous experiences with the world. This suggests that perception is not solely dependent on raw sensory input, but also on our interpretation and understanding of that input.

Phenomena Such as Change Blindness and Perceptual Set Are Evidence