Non literal language is a source for expectancies.
Non literal language. There are many phrases which exist in a Gestalt form in the right side of the brain. We have discusses these earlier. One example was swearing.
Other examples are idioms, proverbs and speech formulas. They all exist as complete units.
Hence, if some one uses the speech formula, “On your mark…Get set…and ______!” we will have a strong expectancy of what the last word will be.
Of course Dads love to trick their kids by starting a race by saying, on your mark, get set…STOP!
Need. When we have serious needs, the expectancy factor in perception can become especially strong.
If I am on the desert and need water, I may easily construct the shimmering heat waves coming off the desert floor in the distance as a glistening lake.