Question: what are the three factors that influence perception?
Answer: Needs and Motives: Our need pattern play an important part in how we perceive things. ... 
Self Concept: ADVERTISEMENTS: ... 
Past Experience: Our perceptions are often guided by our past experiences and what we expect to see. ... 
Current Psychological State: ... 
Beliefs: ... 
Expectations: ... 
Situation: ... 
Cultural Upbringing: