Ned Found a Decaying Carcass Lying on the Beach One

question 144

Multiple Choice

Ned found a decaying carcass lying on the beach one day.Looking at the size of the body (which had decomposed quite a bit) ,Ned decided that it was the body of a sea monster,something like the Loch Ness monster in Scotland.If we know that Ned loves to read about weird,mythical animals,we might expect that he has made an error of perception because of:

• A)perceptual set.
• B)perceptual defence.
• C)bottom-up processing.
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Small Intestine

A long, coiled tube where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs, extending from the stomach to the large intestine.

Digestion

The process by which food is broken down into smaller components that can be absorbed and utilized by the body.

Emulsification

The process by which large fat droplets are broken down into smaller, uniformly distributed particles, usually aided by substances called emulsifiers.

Lipid Digestion

The process of breaking down fats into fatty acids and glycerol, mainly occurring in the small intestine.