When holding a gun themselves,people become more likely to perceive another person as gun-toting rather than as simply holding a phone or wallet.This best illustrates that perceptions are influenced by
A) subliminal sensation.
B) sensory adaptation.
C) Weber's law.
D) context effects.

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The context in which someone is holding a gun (i.e. the presence of a gun) influences the perception of others, causing them to be more likely to perceive someone as also holding a gun rather than a harmless object such as a phone or wallet. This is an example of context effects.

When Holding a Gun Themselves,people Become More Likely to Perceive