Our expectations can often affect what we perceive. For example, when I'm thinking of how hungry I am, I am likely to notice the smell of food. At other times, it escapes my notice. This is an example of a perception being primed.

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This is an example of perceptual priming, where our expectations or thoughts (in this case, hunger) make us more likely to notice related stimuli (the smell of food).

Our Expectations Can Often Affect What We Perceive