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Unit 5 · Attention, Perception, Learning & Memory Psychology · June 2025 · 28 Jun, Shift 2

Which of the following influences perception?

A. Attention

B. Past experience

C. Sensory adaptation

D. Language

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Correct answer: D. A, B & D only

Explanation

Attention, past experience (perceptual set) and language (categorisation) shape perception.

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