Perception Is Not Influenced by the Perceiver's Interests

question 42

True/False

Perception is not influenced by the perceiver's interests.

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Definitions:

Willpower

refers to the ability to control impulses and delay short-term gratification for long-term objectives.

Commitment

The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, or goal.

Optimistic Biases

The tendency to believe that we are less likely to experience negative events and more likely to experience positive events compared to others.

Pessimistic Biases

A cognitive tendency to anticipate negative outcomes or to view situations more negatively than they may actually be.