Which of the following is an example of unconscious inference?
A) Perceiving that a partially covered automobile continues beneath the cover
B) Perceiving the transitional probability of a language
C) Perceiving the ringing of an alarm clock while sleeping
D) Perceiving the length of an unfamiliar object by using a familiar object

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Unconscious inference refers to the process by which the brain fills in missing information based on prior knowledge and expectation. Perceiving a partially covered automobile as continuing beneath the cover relies on this process, as the brain uses prior knowledge of what a complete automobile typically looks like in order to fill in the missing information. The other options do not involve unconscious inference.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Unconscious Inference