You lose track of your friend in a store and start looking for her. Which of the following strategies represents the use of a search image?
A)You ask a woman if she has seen anyone around this part of the store.
B)You think about what color clothing your friend is wearing and look for that color.
C)You go to the department in the store where your friend most likes to shop.
D)You return to the last place you saw your friend.

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A search image involves having a mental image of the object that you are looking for. In this case, thinking about the color of your friend's clothing and looking for that color is an example of using a search image. The other options do not necessarily involve the use of a specific mental image or pattern to guide the search.

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