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social science subjects > psychology > cognitive psychology > perception (psychology) > perceptual distortion
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perceptual distortion  

Definition

  • A condition in which the mates in dysfunctional marital pairs see their spouses as they expect them to be, rather than as they really are, and treat them accordingly. Example: A wife sees her husband as cold and reflecting and thus does not have to confront her lack of sexual desire for him. [Source: The Dictionary of Family Psychology and Family Therapy; perceptual distortion]

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