Which of the following reactions occurs when a stimulus has characteristics such that individuals readily recognize it as an example of a specific category?
A) Assimilation
B) Accommodation
C) Contrast
D) Distortion
E) Anticipation

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Assimilation occurs when a stimulus is easily recognized as an example of a specific category, and therefore is incorporated into an individual's existing schema or mental framework. In contrast, accommodation occurs when a stimulus is not easily assimilated into an individual's existing schema, and therefore they must modify their schema to fit the new information. Contrast and distortion refer to perceptual errors and are not directly related to schema and categorization. Anticipation refers to a preconceived expectation or prediction about a stimulus, which may or may not be related to categorization.

Which of the Following Reactions Occurs When a Stimulus Has