Influenced

Definition

Being influenced means that something has an impact or effect on someone or something. In the context of perception, being influenced refers to how our expectations and experiences shape the way we see and interpret sensory information.

Related terms

Confirmation Bias:

This term refers to our tendency to interpret information in a way that confirms our preexisting beliefs or expectations.

Priming:

Priming is when exposure to one stimulus influences our response to another stimulus later on.

Top-down Processing:

This term describes how our prior knowledge and expectations guide the way we perceive stimuli.