Which of the Following Is NOT True About the Effect

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true about the effect of expectations and motives on perceptions?

• A) People see what they expect to see based on familiarity, previous experience, and expectations.
• B) Stimuli that conflict sharply with expectations often receive less attention than those that conform to expectations.
• C) Irrelevant sexuality can distract from the ad's main message.
• D) People tend to perceive the things they need or want.
• E) There is decreased awareness of stimuli that are irrelevant to a consumer's needs.

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Definitions:

Thermoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to changes in temperature.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors responsible for detecting mechanical pressure or distortion, playing critical roles in touch and auditory systems.

Tactile Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that are responsible for sensitivity to light touch.

Merkel Cells

Specialized skin cells involved in the sense of touch, capable of detecting textures and shapes.