Question

David has just witnessed a robbery at his bank. Explain how the following can affect his perceptions of the robbery:

Answer 1

- David’s perception of the robbery would be affected by his contextual situation. If he was the bank teller and received extensive training on robberies, for instance, he might have spotted that the gun was a fake and thus felt safer hitting a button to alert the police.

- Emotion: David’s emotional state prior to and during the robbery would affect his perception.

- Motivation: If David was especially motivated to survive the situation, because he has a happy marriage and three children, he might perceive the situation in unique ways.