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Human Expectations and Perception

Human Expectations and Perception

Human expectations shape our perception and actions. Unlike cameras, our brains capture imperfect, fragmented images.

  • Expectations color our view of reality.
  • Memory is selective and reconstructive, not photographic.
  • Awareness of this can help in better understanding and communication.

"We see things not as they are, but as we are." — Anaïs Nin

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High School Reading Teacher. Book lover. Sharing insights to inspire discovery. "Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." – Joseph Addison

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