Which of the following is an example of the influence of motivation on perception?
A) Students who do not like school are more likely to skip classes than are students who like school.
B) Hungry people are more likely to hear a bell as the sound of an ice cream truck than they are when they are not hungry.
C) When people are in a good mood,they are better able to cope with rainy days than when they are in a bad mood.
D) People who get paid for work tend to do a better job than do volunteers.

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This example shows how a person's motivation to fulfill their hunger influences their perception of a common sound. When hungry, they are more likely to interpret the sound as an ice cream truck and become motivated to obtain the food.

Which of the Following Is an Example of the Influence