A police officer is a tense and possibly dangerous situation may "see" a hammer in a man's hand as a gun. This mistake could be attributed to the officer's __________________?
Correct answer: A. perceptual set
- A. perceptual set
- B. selective viewing
- C. Stroop interference
- D. frame illusion
Explanation
A perceptual set is a readiness to perceive something in a particular way because of expectations, emotions, or situational context. The officer's danger-focused expectations can make a hammer appear to be a gun.
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