Which Scenario Does NOT Illustrate Someone Relying on a Peripheral

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which scenario does NOT illustrate someone relying on a peripheral cue?

• A)George is out shopping, and looks at a computer that is R20 000.'That's expensive,' he thinks, 'So it must be really high quality.'
• B)Roscoe is walking home when he notices a huge line outside a new restaurant.'What a long line,' he thinks, 'That restaurant must be great!'
• C)Tebogo is visiting some relatives for the first time ever.She notices that they have many books in their house.'They must be really smart,' she thinks.
• D)Zurayda is trying to decide what movie to go to tonight.'There are so many movies out there!' she thinks to herself.She decides to meticulously read through all available reviews, and then make a decision about what to see.

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