Which perceptual tendency is illustrated in the following example? Leah was trying to be helpful when she told Eric he should wear pants that make him look less fat. However, when Eric told Leah she should lay off the makeup because it makes her look “old,” she perceived his comment as hurtful and mean

a. We judge ourselves more charitably than others.
b. We cling to first impressions.
c. We are influenced by our expectations.
d. We are influenced by the obvious.
e. None of the above.


Answer: a

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