Which of the Following Statements Is True with Respect to Perceptual

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true with respect to perceptual accuracy?

• A) Our perceptions almost always reflect reality as it is, with minimal distortion.
• B) Culture may affect behavior but it does not usually influence perceptions of behavior.
• C) Physiological characteristics, including our biological rhythms, affect perception accuracy.
• D) All of these statements are false.

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Definitions:

Fallacy of Composition

The erroneous belief that what is true for an individual or part will also be true for a group or the whole.

Income

Money received by a person or household over a certain period of time from work, investments, business ventures, or other sources.

Fallacy of Composition

The erroneous belief or argument that what is true for a part is necessarily true for the whole group or entity.

Economic Relationships

The interactions between different variables within the economy, such as supply and demand, and price and quantity.