Perceptual Sets

Perceptual set - a preparedness to interpret stimuli in a particular way, based on expectations, motivations, etc.

Like most top-down processing, perceptual sets help make our processing more efficient and speedy... but can lead to errors.

Practice: Perceptual Sets

A perceptual set is most likely when you are:

A) analyzing something new in detail

B) focused on coming up with all possible solutions to a problem

C) rushing to make a decision quickly

D) doing something you have a lot of practice with

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