Question

Angela, who is five feet tall, and Tim, who is six feet tall, both decided to test drive a car. Tim thought the car was perfect, whereas Angela did not, because she could not get the seat close enough to the pedals. This example illustrates the fact that ________ influence(s) our perceptions.

Answer 1

Answer:

physical characteristics                                      

Explanation:

Perception: In psychology, the term perception is defined as a person's interpretation and identification of specific sensory information. It describes the nature to respond towards a particular information or stimulus of the environment to interact with it.

Stages involved in perception:

1. Stimulation.

2. Organization.

3. Interpretation-evaluation.

4. Memory.

5. Recall.

Example: Techniques used by a person to enhance learning.

The given example in the question best illustrates the fact that physical characteristics influence(s) our perceptions.