A perceptual set is best defined as a
A)mental representation or image
B)readiness to perceive stimuli in a particular way
C)perceptual law that governs how stimuli are organized
D)tendency to organize incoming stimuli into a central foreground figure and a background

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A perceptual set refers to a psychological tendency or readiness to perceive certain aspects of available sensory data and ignore others, influenced by expectations, experiences, and context, leading to a particular perception.

A Perceptual Set Is Best Defined as a