Our perceptions of sensations from the environment around us are:
A) usually incorrect
B) always under conscious control
C) influenced by our beliefs and expectations
D) consistent over time and across situations

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Our beliefs, expectations, and past experiences can greatly influence the way we perceive sensory stimuli. This phenomenon is known as perceptual set or expectation bias. Therefore, our perceptions are not consistent over time and across situations, and they are not always under conscious control. While our perceptions are not necessarily "usually incorrect," they are subjective and can be influenced by a range of factors.

Our Perceptions of Sensations from the Environment Around Us Are