Because We Cannot Assimilate Everything We See,any Characteristic That Makes

question 19

Multiple Choice

Because we cannot assimilate everything we see,any characteristic that makes a person,object,or event stand out will increase the probability that it will be perceived.This refers to the concept of ______.

• A) perceptual bias
• B) the halo effect
• C) selective perception
• D) attribution bias

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Definitions:

Coronary Heart Disease

A disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries, which supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle, leading to heart attacks.

High Blood Pressure

A chronic medical condition where the force of the blood against artery walls is too high, potentially leading to health problems.

Competitive

Having a strong desire to be more successful than others, often characterized by striving for achievement in situations of comparison or contest.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition in which an individual learns to believe they have no control over their situation, often leading to passivity and depression.