Which of the following is an example of cognitive penetration?
A)wanting to listen to a favorite song when you are sad
B)craving ice cream on a hot day
C)having a car accident on an already-bad day
D)thinking flowers look more vibrant when you are happy

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Cognitive penetration refers to the way our cognitive states and expectations can influence our perception of sensory information. Thinking flowers look more vibrant when you are happy is an example of cognitive penetration, as your emotional state is influencing your perception of the flowers. Choices A, B, and C do not involve cognitive states influencing sensory perception.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Cognitive Penetration