A widespread increase in the reported sightings of UFOs following newspaper reports of similar sightings may be attributed to

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Perceptual expectancy refers to the tendency to perceive or interpret stimuli in a particular way based on our prior expectations or beliefs. In this case, the newspaper reports of UFO sightings may have created an expectation or belief that UFOs are present, leading people to be more likely to report seeing them, even if they are not actually present. This can result in a widespread increase in the reported sightings of UFOs.

A Widespread Increase in the Reported Sightings of UFOs Following