In their research investigating the perception of geographical slant, Proffitt and his colleagues (1995) found that participants tended to
A) overestimate the steepness of hills to a greater degree when they were physically tired.
B) underestimate the steepness of hills to a greater degree when they were physically tired.
C) make accurate estimates of steepness when they were physically tired and overestimate steepness when they were rested.
D) make accurate estimates of steepness when they were physically tired and underestimate steepness when they were rested.

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Proffitt and his colleagues found that participants overestimated the steepness of hills more when they were physically tired, suggesting that physical state influences perception.

In Their Research Investigating the Perception of Geographical Slant, Proffitt