Which of the Following Is Not True About Our Perceptions

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about our perceptions of a target?

• A) Objects that are close together will be perceived together rather than separately.
• B) Persons that are similar to each other tend to be grouped together.
• C) Targets are usually looked at in isolation.
• D) Motion, sounds, size, and other attributes of a target shape the way we see it.
• E) Objects that are distant from one another will be perceived separately rather than as a group.

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Definitions:

Human Agency

is the capacity of individuals to act independently and make their own free choices, influencing their own life and the society they live in.

Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their culture, thereby becoming functioning members of society.

Mental Illness

A broad category of conditions affecting mood, thinking, and behavior, often characterized by distress and impairment in functioning.

Negative Stereotypes

Harmful and oversimplified beliefs or perceptions about a group of people based on their race, gender, ethnicity, or other characteristics.