Scary-sounding music accompanied a movie scene in which mountain climbers scaled a steep slope.The fact that the music made the climbing appear more dangerous to viewers illustrates that perceptions are influenced by
A) emotion.
B) sensory adaptation.
C) prosopagnosia.
D) subliminal stimulation.

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The use of scary-sounding music is intended to evoke fear and anxiety in viewers, which affects their emotional response to the scene and influences their perception of the climbers' predicament. This illustrates how emotions can shape our perceptions.

Scary-Sounding Music Accompanied a Movie Scene in Which Mountain Climbers