An Assumption or Expectation That Affects (Top-Down)what We See or Hear

question 45

Multiple Choice

An assumption or expectation that affects (top-down) what we see or hear is called a

• A) just noticeable difference.
• B) perceptual set.
• C) sensory adaptation.
• D) masking stimulus.

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