Which One of the Following Is the Most Accurate Statement

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is the most accurate statement about how people perceive the world around them?

• A) Visual perception is heavily dependent on sensation, whereas auditory perception is not.
• B) Auditory perception is heavily dependent on sensation, whereas visual perception is not.
• C) People often fill in information that they do not actually sense.
• D) Perception is almost totally a function of what is sensed.

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Definitions:

Concrete Operational

A phase in Piaget's model of cognitive growth where kids develop the skill to reason logically regarding tangible occurrences.

Sensorimotor

Pertaining to the combined processes of sensory input and motor output, often in the context of development or reaction to environmental stimuli.

Preoperational

The second stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and difficulty understanding conservation.

Concrete Operational

A stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory, occurring roughly between the ages of 7 and 11, during which children gain a better understanding of mental operations and can think logically about concrete events.