Erwartungsbild
Erwartungsbild is a term used in German-language discourse to denote the mental image or cognitive representation that a person has about a future event, outcome, or object. It encompasses what one expects to see, experience, or believe will happen and can influence perception, judgment, and behavior before an event unfolds.
Etymology and scope: Erwartung means "expectation" and Bild "image." The term is used across psychology, perception
Contexts and applications: In psychology and perception science, the Erwartungsbild can guide attention, interpretation, and memory,
Determinants: Prior experience, information, cultural norms, framing, and media exposure influence the formation of an Erwartungsbild.
Measurement and limitations: Researchers can probe it through interviews, surveys, or experiments, but it remains dynamic