A woman who is a new mother is also a deep sleeper.Yet,when her newborn son cries in the middle of the night,she awakens quickly.Which concept best explains this mother's response?
A)dichotic listening.
B)apparent motion.
C)the law of proximity.
D)a perceptual set.

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A perceptual set refers to a readiness to perceive stimuli in a particular way based on experience, expectations, or context. As a new mother, the woman has a perceptual set to be vigilant and responsive to her newborn's cries, even during deep sleep. This explains why she can quickly awaken when her son cries but may not be easily awakened by other sounds in her sleep environment.

A Woman Who Is a New Mother Is Also a Deep