Sean just discovered that his roommate Jack's girlfriend told him that she no longer wants to see him. Sean finds out that Jack is studying in the library, so he goes to find him. Although Jack looks like he is studying, Sean assumes he looks depressed. This assumption is an example of someone being influenced by:

Context effect

Explanation:

Sean just discovered that his roommate Jack's girlfriend told him that she no longer wants to see him. Sean finds out that Jack is studying in the library, so he goes to find him. Although Jack looks like he is studying, Sean assumes he looks depressed. This assumption is an example of someone being influenced by: context effect.

In cognitive psychology, a context effect is used to describe the effect an environment or people have on an individuals perceived stimulus. The prevailing environment or situation of Jack, that is, his girlfriend breaking up with him, influenced Sean into thinking that Jack was depressed