Match the definition with the appropriate term.
-The study of purported psychic phenomena such as ESP and mental telepathy.
A)parapsychology
B)perceptual illusions
C)perceptual constancy
D)phantom pain
E)perceptual set

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Parapsychology is the study of phenomena such as ESP (extrasensory perception) and mental telepathy.

Answer: B
 Perceptual illusions are distortions in perception that occur when our brain tries to interpret sensory information.

Answer: C
 Perceptual constancy is the ability to perceive objects as maintaining their shape, size, and color even when viewed from different angles or under different lighting conditions.

Answer: D
 Phantom pain is the sensation of pain in a missing limb or body part.

Answer: E
 Perceptual set refers to the tendency to perceive things in a particular way based on our expectations, past experiences, and context.

Match the Definition with the Appropriate Term