In a Research Experiment, Participants Are Shown a Series of Drawings

question 108

Multiple Choice

In a research experiment, participants are shown a series of drawings before seeing an ambiguous picture that could be perceived as a rat or a man. Group 1 sees drawings of animals, while Group 2 sees drawings of humans. Perceptual set suggests which of the following results when participants are shown the ambiguous picture?

• A)Both groups will report seeing a man.
• B)Both groups will report seeing a rat.
• C)Group 1 will report seeing a rat, while Group 2 will report seeing a man.
• D)Group 1 will report seeing a man, while Group 2 will report seeing a rat.
• E)Neither group will see a rat or a man, since the picture is ambiguous.

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