After learning that her new college roommate had experienced several depressive episodes during her high school years,Erin incorrectly perceived her roommate's laughter as artificial and phony.This best illustrates the impact of

A) difference thresholds.
B) perceptual set.
C) subliminal persuasion.
D) prosopagnosia.

Perceptual Set

Perceptual Set refers to a tendency to perceive or notice some aspects of the available sensory data and ignore others, influenced by expectations, experiences, and context.

Depressive Episodes

A period characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and other emotional and physical symptoms, indicating depression.

Artificial Laughter

Laughter that is produced by artificial means, often sounding forced or unnatural compared to genuine laughter.