Bold words in a textbook is an example of __________________?
Correct answer: A. a stimulus factor in perception
- A. a stimulus factor in perception
- B. a personal factor in perception
- C. a stimulus factor in motivation
- D. a Gestalt principle of perception
Explanation
Bold type is a physical feature of the text that attracts attention, making it a stimulus factor in perception. Personal factors would include the reader’s motives, expectations, or past experience.
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