We perceive through our senses a person, a situation or an event, and in an instant, we project our mental models - our fears, background and experiences - onto that perception. This often results in cognitive errors, which means we judge and respond incorrectly.
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"We perceive through our senses a person, a situation or an event, and in an instant, we project our mental models - our fears, background and experiences - onto that perception. This often results in cognitive errors, which means we judge and respond incorrectly." — Elizabeth Thornton
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We perceive through our senses a person, a situation or an event, and in an instant, we project our mental models - our fears, background and experiences - onto that perception. This often results in cognitive errors, which means we judge and respond incorrectly. — Elizabeth Thornton
About Elizabeth Thornton
Elizabeth Thornton was a Writer from United Kingdom (1940–2010).
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This quote is attributed to Elizabeth Thornton, a Writer from United Kingdom.
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Elizabeth Thornton lived from 1940 – 2010.