People who lived through the Great Depression may perceive resources as being scarcer than others do. This is an example of how the ________ affects perception.

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The cohort effect refers to the impact of significant events or trends experienced by a particular generation, such as the Great Depression. People who lived through it may have a different perception of resources due to their unique experiences, which is an example of the cohort effect. The other options (attribution, ethnocentrism, social comparison) do not specifically relate to the impact of generational events on perception.

People Who Lived Through the Great Depression May Perceive Resources