Which Perceptual Distortion Occurs When an Individual's Characteristics Are Compared

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which perceptual distortion occurs when an individual's characteristics are compared with those of others recently encountered who rank higher or lower on the same characteristic?

• A) Halo effect
• B) Selective perception
• C) Stereotypes
• D) Contrast effects
• E) Self-fulfilling prophecy

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Definitions:

Soma

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and other structures vital for cell function.

Terminal Buttons

Small knobs at the end of an axon that release chemicals called neurotransmitters into the synapse.

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap at a synapse between neurons, through which neurotransmitters are released and received.

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions of neurons that receive electrochemical messages from other neurons, crucial for the transmission of neural signals.