Which Is NOT an Example of Behavior Influenced by Perceptual

question 249

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an example of behavior influenced by perceptual set?

• A) understanding that explosions going off on July 4 are just fireworks
• B) expecting a red-colored drink to have a cherry or strawberry flavor
• C) being surprised when a bride wears a black rather than a white dress
• D) missing a stop sign because you were reading a text from a friend

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Definitions:

Theory of Planned Behavior

A theory in psychology that forecasts a person's likelihood of performing a specific action at a given time and location, taking into account their attitudes, societal expectations, and their sense of control over the behavior.

Psychological Reactance

A motivational reaction to offers, persons, rules, or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.

Resistance Effect

A phenomenon where individuals or groups oppose change or policies, often due to perceived threat to autonomy or norms.

Norm Discounting

The process by which individuals diminish the importance or relevance of norms in specific situations, often to justify their behavior.