Perception Depends Only on the Physical Stimuli Experienced by the Person

question 61

True/False

Perception depends only on the physical stimuli experienced by the person.

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Definitions:

Mental Set

A tendency to approach situations in a certain way because that method worked in the past, possibly hindering the ability to find alternative solutions.

Cognitive Map

A mental representation of the layout of one’s environment.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses.

Overextension

A concept in language acquisition where a child applies a word to a wider set of objects or actions than it is meant to.