In Their Research Investigating the Perception of Geographical Slant, Proffitt

question 12

Multiple Choice

In their research investigating the perception of geographical slant, Proffitt and his colleagues (1995) found that participants tended to

• A) overestimate the steepness of hills to a greater degree when they were physically tired.
• B) underestimate the steepness of hills to a greater degree when they were physically tired.
• C) make accurate estimates of steepness when they were physically tired and overestimate steepness when they were rested.
• D) make accurate estimates of steepness when they were physically tired and underestimate steepness when they were rested.