Jack Is a Fervent Believer in the Idea That Ancient

question 16

Multiple Choice

Jack is a fervent believer in the idea that ancient astronauts colonized the Earth. After seeing an exhibit of moon rocks, Jack becomes convinced that one rock has traces of ancient hieroglyphics carved on its side and that another shows a crude diagram of a spaceship. The most likely explanation for Jack's conclusion is his:

• A) use of positive self-talk.
• B) perceptual set.
• C) use of perceptual abilities such as aerial perspective and motion parallax.
• D) extrasensory abilities.

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