Mathilda has been jogging and is now extremely thirsty.When she enters her home,the water bottle sitting on her counter seems closer to her than it actually is.This effect is related to the

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The effect described is related to the influence of motivations (in this case, thirst) on perception, making the water bottle seem closer than it actually is. This phenomenon illustrates how our needs and desires can alter our perception of the environment.

Mathilda Has Been Jogging and Is Now Extremely Thirsty