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In Price Waterhouse v.Hopkins (1989) ,Ann Hopkins sued her employer for sex discrimination.Based upon a majority opinion in the case,which of the following statements represents the significance of the social psychologist's testimony about sex stereotyping on the court's decision?


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Bottom-up Processing

A sensory processing approach that begins with input from the physical environment, with perception starting at the sensory level and moving up to higher levels of processing.

Perceptual Set

A readiness to perceive certain aspects of available sensory data and ignore others, influenced by expectations.

Binocular Disparity

Binocular depth perception cue; the difference in images between the two eyes, which is greater for objects that are close and smaller for distant objects.

Texture Gradient

A depth cue in which the gradation of texture suggests distance; closer portions have detailed, finely textured patterns, while farther portions appear smoother.

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