When Rick learned that many students had received a failing grade on the midterm exam, he was no longer disappointed by his C grade. His experience best illustrates the importance of

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Rick's change in perception of his own grade was influenced by the context effect of learning that others had received even worse grades. This suggests that our judgments and evaluations are relative to the context or comparison group we are considering. Perceptual adaptation, linear perspective, and interposition are not relevant to this situation.

When Rick Learned That Many Students Had Received a Failing