Because pigeonholing people, objects, or events can distort one's perceptions, it is important that a person is wary of labels and stereotypes and tries to see people as individuals and events as unique, one-time occurrences. In this way, one's perceptions will not be distorted by
A)unconscious transference.
B)dishabituation.
C)sensory adaptation.
D)perceptual sets.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Perceptual sets refer to the tendency to perceive or notice some aspects of the available sensory data and ignore others, influenced by expectations, experiences, and assumptions. When we pigeonhole people or events, we are essentially allowing our perceptual sets to distort our understanding by focusing on specific, expected characteristics and ignoring others that don't fit our preconceived notions.

Because Pigeonholing People, Objects, or Events Can Distort One's Perceptions