Which of the following response occurs when a stimulus has characteristics such that individuals readily recognize it as an example of a specific category?
A) assimilation
B) accommodation
C) contrast
D) selective distortion
E) sensation

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Assimilation occurs when a stimulus is perceived as being similar to other stimuli that a person has already assimilated into a category. This means that the individual readily recognizes the stimulus as an example of a specific category.

Which of the Following Response Occurs When a Stimulus Has