A Perceptual Hypothesis That We Are Likely to Apply to a Stimulus

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Multiple Choice

A perceptual hypothesis that we are likely to apply to a stimulus, even if applying it is inappropriate, is called

• A)dishabituation.
• B)a perceptual expectancy.
• C)reality testing.
• D)extrasensory perception.

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Definitions:

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