Which of the Following Is True of the Perceptual Error

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the perceptual error of availability bias?

• A)It helps to navigate the constant bombardment of information.
• B)It leads to blindly ignoring information that contradicts an existing opinion.
• C)It is driven by a general desire to avoid cognitive dissonance.
• D)It is rooted in limitations in the information we possess or our memory.

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Definitions:

Perception

The process by which individuals interpret sensory information to understand the environment or a particular situation.

Gestalt Principle

Principles that describe the brain's organization of sensory information into meaningful units and patterns, illustrating how people perceive visual components as whole entities rather than as separate parts.

Common Fate

A gestalt principle that states elements moving in the same direction are perceived as a collective or unit.

Retina

A layer of visual receptor cells at the rear of the eyeball.