A softball may appear smaller to batters who are discouraged by their poor performance than to batters who are hitting well.This best illustrates that perceptions are influenced by
A) Weber's law.
B) emotion.
C) sensory adaptation.
D) absolute thresholds.

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The statement suggests that a batter's perception of the softball's size is influenced by their emotion, specifically their level of discouragement or success. This indicates that perceptions can be influenced by factors beyond just the physical characteristics of the stimulus, such as emotions and expectations.

A Softball May Appear Smaller to Batters Who Are Discouraged