When a target "pops out," the participant is doing
A)a feature search.
B)a conjunctive search.
C)either a feature or a conjunctive search.

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When a target "pops out," it means that it is easily and quickly recognized and distinguished from distractors. This occurs in a feature search, which is when the target is defined by a single feature (such as color or shape) that is easily detected. In contrast, a conjunctive search involves searching for a target that is defined by a combination of features that must be processed together, making it more difficult and time-consuming to find the target. Therefore, option A is the best choice as popping out is only possible in feature search.

When a Target "Pops Out," the Participant Is Doing