David is of the opinion that people who drive SUVs are dangerous drivers. He often thinks that people driving SUVs are driving rashly, even when other observers can see nothing wrong with the behavior of the SUV drivers. What factor is affecting his perception in this case?
A) his interests
B) his personality
C) his expectations
D) his motives
E) his attitude

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David's perception is being influenced by his expectations of SUV drivers. He has developed a negative stereotype or belief about them, which affects his perceptions and judgments of their driving behavior. This can be an example of confirmation bias, where he selectively notices or remembers information that confirms his expectations while ignoring contradictory evidence.

David Is of the Opinion That People Who Drive SUVs