Psychology GCSE
Influence of experience and expectation on perception
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Perception is shaped by factors such as expectation, prior experience, context and motivation, whereas sensation depends mainly on the stimulus and the receptor.
Topics that use Influence of experience and expectation on perception
- Perception (AQA GCSE)
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