Which of the Following Statements Most Accurately Defines "Perception

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most accurately defines "perception"?

• A)Perception is reality.
• B)Perception is the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts and feelings to others.
• C)Perception is the tendency to generalize about people and ignore variations between individuals.
• D)Perception is the process by which motives are assigned to explain people's behaviour.
• E)Perception is the process of interpreting messages of our senses to provide meaning.

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