A Quarter Appears Larger to a Group of Children Who

question 212

Multiple Choice

A quarter appears larger to a group of children who really want the money than to another group of children who don't.This best illustrates that perceptions are influenced by

• A) masking stimuli.
• B) motivation.
• C) sensory adaptation.
• D) subliminal stimulation.

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Definitions:

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Concentrating or limiting attention to a specific subject or issue with little consideration for broader or related aspects.

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Emile Durkheim

A French sociologist, one of the founding figures of the field, best known for his studies on social solidarity and the role of societal institutions.