When Clara Interacts with Her Sister, Shirley, Clara's Interpretations of Shirley's

question 133

Multiple Choice

When Clara interacts with her sister, Shirley, Clara's interpretations of Shirley's behavior and comments are influenced by preconceptions and expectations from their previous experiences. Which term describes this dynamic?

• A)perceptual set
• B)selective attention
• C)divided attention
• D)perceptual constancy
• E)habituation

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Definitions:

Altered Protein

A protein that has undergone changes in its structure due to mutations, modifications, or environmental conditions, potentially affecting its function.

Replication

The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself during cell division.

Transcription

The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA by the enzyme RNA polymerase, which is a crucial step in gene expression.

DNA Strand

A molecule that consists of a long chain of nucleotide units, each comprising a phosphate group, a sugar group, and a nitrogenous base, essential for storing genetic information.