When Palmer (1975) showed observers a kitchen scene and then a target picture, which picture was identified correctly 80% of the time
A) A loaf of bread, because it matches the context of the scene
B) A mailbox, because it seems so out-of-context, that it "pops-out"?
C) A drum, because participants were music majors?
D) A bedroom, because it is from the same category?

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The loaf of bread was identified correctly 80% of the time because it matches the context of the kitchen scene, making it easier for observers to recognize it as part of the expected items in such a setting.

When Palmer (1975) Showed Observers a Kitchen Scene and Then