Which of the Following Occurs When We Interpret What We

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when we interpret what we see based on our interests, expectations, experience and attitudes rather than on how things really are?

• A) Misperception
• B) Selective perception
• C) Filtering
• D) Information overload
• E) None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

False Memory

A psychological phenomenon where a person recalls something that did not happen or that happened differently from the way it actually occurred.

Repeating Information

The act of restating or duplicating data or details, often used as a technique to improve memory retention.

Emotional Stories

Narratives that evoke strong feelings, such as joy, sadness, or anger, and often create a deep connection with the audience.

Rehearsal

A cognitive process in which information is repeated over and over as a possible way of learning and remembering it.