Asked by Puneet Singh on May 08, 2024
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If told an infant is "David," children may perceive him as bigger and stronger than if the same infant is called "Diana." This best illustrates the impact of
A) perceptual set.
B) context effects.
C) Weber's law.
D) sensory adaptation.
Context Effects
The influence of environmental factors on one's perception or understanding of a stimulus.
Perceptual Set
A readiness to perceive or interpret stimuli in a particular way based on expectations, experiences, emotions, and culture.
Weber's Law
A principle stating that the smallest change in a physical stimulus that can be detected is a constant proportion of the stimulus level.
- Identify how the context and perceptual set shape our interpretation of sensory information.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify how the context and perceptual set shape our interpretation of sensory information.
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