Ramon frequently tries foods that he normally does not eat and reads political opinions very different from his own. By seeking out these out-of-the ordinary experiences, he hopes to increase his

a. habituation.
b. perceptual sets.
c. perceptual accuracy.
d. unconscious transference.


ANSWER: c

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