Which of the Following Statements Is True with Respect to Perceptual

question 25

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 perceptual accuracy.
• D)All of these statements are false.

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