Question

often what one expects to see influences what is perceived in the surrounding environment.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

t
f

Explanation:

Analyze the influence of expectation on perception

Expectations, beliefs, and prior experiences create a mental predisposition (known as a perceptual set) that heavily influences how sensory information is organized and interpreted. This top-down processing mechanism means that what we expect to see directly shapes our actual perception of the surrounding environment.

Evaluate the statement

The statement "Often what one expects to see influences what is perceived in the surrounding environment" is a well-established psychological fact. Therefore, the statement is true.

Answer:

• (A) T (Correct answer)
• (B) F