After learning that her new college roommate had experienced several episodes of depression during her high school years, Erin incorrectly perceived her roommate's laughter as artificial and phony. This best illustrates the impact of

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Perceptual set refers to a mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not another. In this case, Erin's preconceived notion that her roommate experienced depression led her to perceive her laughter as fake or insincere, even if it wasn't.

After Learning That Her New College Roommate Had Experienced Several