Berdine Has Developed Cataracts in Both Eyes,preventing Her from Being

question 454

Multiple Choice

Berdine has developed cataracts in both eyes,preventing her from being able to identify even her mother's face.Berdine most clearly is deficient in

• A) priming.
• B) perceptual set.
• C) bottom-up processing.
• D) sensory adaptation.

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Definitions:

Minimizing Law

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Contrast Law

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