A participant is briefly shown a search display containing red (7)and green (1)circles and red (5)squares.In addition to seeing the red circles and squares and green circle,she reports seeing a green square.This report is evidence of a(n)____________________.

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The participant's report of seeing a green square among the red circles and squares and green circle is an example of an illusory conjunction. This occurs when features from different stimuli are incorrectly combined or "conjoined" due to attentional limitations. In this case, the participant likely combined the green color feature from the green circle with the square shape feature from one of the red squares, resulting in the perception of a green square that was not actually present in the display.

A Participant Is Briefly Shown a Search Display Containing Red